Southeast Cass Water Resource District

West Fargo Closes Flood Diversion Gates

The city of Fargo was reportedly going to follow suit, but felt that conditions had dried up enough where it was no longer necessary.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather has dried up but that doesn’t mean officials aren’t still worried about the heavy amount of recent rainfall. That’s why West Fargo decided to close the Sheyenne River diversion gates. Officials worked with Southeast Cass Water Resource District to initiate those north and south gate closures. The city says the rain combined with…

West Fargo diverts Sheyenne River North of I-94

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – City of West Fargo officials, in cooperation with Southeast Cass Water Resource District, initiated north and south gate closures on the Sheyenne River, diverting all flow around town north of I-94. The city says that due to recent rains there has been significant movement in water levels in the Sheyenne River. With these changes in…