Floods expected to subside in US
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 9:03 am
Fargo’s fears of a catastrophic flood eased with word that the Red River apparently crested at lower-than-expected levels, and weary residents turned their attention to ensuring their hastily built levees hold up against an onslaught of ice-laden water expected to stay high for at least a week.
National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Hudson said the Red River began receding yesterday morning (March 28), surprising residents who were bracing for a crest today. But the river can still fluctuate up to a foot (30 centimeters) and may remain at dangerous levels for a week, meaning people will still have to wait several days before they are completely safe.
“The best news we can take from this is the river has crested,” Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker said.
“But diligence is going to have to be required for at least eight more days and hopefully things will continue to drop.”
Forecasters say the river is retreating because cold temperatures have been freezing water that normally would be flowing into the river. By the time that water thaws, the biggest flooding threat should have passed, Hudson said.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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