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Maple and Sheyenne Rivers may cause potential flooding

Multiple cities are taking precautions for potential record setting crests in the Maple and Sheyenne Rivers.

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple cities are taking precautions for potential record setting crests in the Maple and Sheyenne Rivers. With the heavy rain over the last several weeks, rivers are rising and some areas are preparing for flooding. Jason Benson, Cass County Engineer, says the areas expected to see the worst of it are the Sheyenne River between…

Red River Cresting In Fargo Area

Impacts this year include closed roads and bridges but no flooded homes or businesses.

FARGO, N.D – The Red River is cresting in the Fargo-Moorhead area with few problems, though overland flooding remains an issue in rural areas. The river is about 5 feet above major flood stage, but the cities have put several flood control measures in place since the record 2009 flood when the river crested nearly 6 feet higher. Impacts this…