Red River flooding News

Louisiana Red River Flooding too Much for Some

The flooding Red River in rural northwest Louisiana is reaching levels not seen since the 1940s, sending people scrambling to protect their homes, property and livestock. Along the river on Friday, family, friends, neighbors and volunteers pitched in to build …

Fargo Prepares for Red River Cresting by Friday

The Red River in Fargo is expected to crest at nearly 26 feet by Friday. The National Weather Service is predicting the river will reach moderate flood stage at approximately 25.7 feet. City officials say they don’t expect to implement …

Fargo to Offer Buyouts to Residents of 56 Homes

North Dakota’s largest city is planning to offer buyouts to residents of 56 homes next year as part of a plan to protect them from Red River flooding. Fargo officials say the buyouts will likely cost about $24 million, The …