Rapid snowmelt driven by above-average temperatures is raising flood concerns across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas, where rivers are running at their highest April levels in over a decade.
The Red River of the North near Fargo is forecast to crest at 35 feet by early next week, which would trigger moderate flooding and necessitate sandbagging operations in low-lying neighborhoods.
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for 14 river gauge locations across the region and advises residents in flood-prone areas to monitor conditions closely and prepare for possible evacuations.
