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Heavy rains cause some Midwestern rivers to rise
May 18, 2010 9:09 AM
Heavy rains have caused several Midwestern rivers to rise, with more storms in the forecast. Many rivers are at or near their crest after the latest round of spring storms over the weekend. But flood-watchers aren't ready to relax just yet. Heavy rain caused the Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois,... more » -
Flood crest projections in Fargo look better
March 19, 2010 1:38 PM
The projected crest of the Red River at Fargo, N.D., has dropped a half-foot, which is good news for a city braced for flooding. The National Weather Service revised its projection Friday to show the Red at 37.5 feet above the flood stage by Sunday morning. That's down from... more » -
Flooding possible near Des Moines reservoir
March 17, 2010 8:52 AM
Iowa communities along the Des Moines River are getting ready for flooding as the water level of a reservoir north of the capital rises. The Army Corps of Engineers says the water could start flowing over the spillway by Monday. Corps of Engineers' spokesman Ron Fournier says the reservoir's... more » -
Sandbagging under way in Red River communities
March 17, 2010 8:42 AM
One of the people coordinating volunteer sandbaggers near the Red River in North Dakota says today is going to be a "critical day" for getting people to help. Officials say volunteer turnout on the first day of sandbagging was steady in Fargo, N.D. and neighboring Moorhead, Minn. - but... more »
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