A true record of Spring in Fargo would not be complete without mention of the infamous Fargo Flood Season. Us Fargonians are old pros at this game now but it doesn't mean it is any less scary or destructive. The Red River crested today at 38.75 feet making it the 4th highest level on record. Fargo was prepared though with 3 million sandbags and many new forms of protection that we have learned over the last several years.
Despite our ability to fight the fight- overland flooding has been some of the worst we've ever seen. Safe in my little West Fargo neighborhood (fighting my own sump-pump flooding) protected by the West Fargo Diversion, I tend to forget how horrific the damage a little [or lots and lots of water] can do. It is jaw-dropping to say the least.
On the upside (is there an upside?), most of the damage is done! So, with the levels finally dropping and IF Mother Nature works with us- we can begin the cleanup process. In a week or two we will be able to proudly say we have fought the fight and have another "Once in a Lifetime" [hahaha] flood season behind us!
"Rain, Rain, Go Away!
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