There will also be sandbags located in the City of Grand Forks at: Grand Forks Public Works, 724 N. 47th St. Grand Forks County Shop, 1700 N. Columbia Road For more Flood Protection Facts check out this page from the City of Grand Forks’ 2023 Spring Flooding web site ..read more

Grand Forks, N.D. – The Red River in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks has officially entered flood stage. Grand Forks crews closed the south end pedestrian bridge this morning.  East Grand Forks crews closed the north end pedestrian bridge last week. Read more of the City of Grand Forks latest 2023 spring flood update ..read more

2023 Flood Fight – Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Does the City of Grand Forks have flood protection? A: Yes.  After the Flood of 1997 the cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks worked together to build permanent flood protection.  The project is designed to protect the Grand Forks from a river level of 57 feet (the flood of 1997 reached a little over 54 feet).  The permanent flood protection was complete in 2007.  CLICK HERE for more facts about our flood protection. Q: Is the Kennedy Bridge open? A: Yes.  The Kennedy Bridge currently is open. Q: Is the ..read more

BISMARCK, N.D. (APRIL 10, 2023) – Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order declaring a statewide emergency for spring flooding as soaring temperatures and heavy snowpack are expected to produce widespread flooding across the state this week and next week, especially in eastern North Dakota. Learn more about this development from the Governor’s Office ..read more

Courtesy National Weather Service As of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the Red River at Grand Forks has slipped back into its banks and, at 26.8 feet is below flood stage. The river crested at 47.48 feet early Saturday morning, April 11. Roads ..read more

As of April 20, the Red River at Grand Forks is now in minor flood stage and continues falling. The Sorlie and Point Bridges are now open, and much of the Greenway has also reopened ..read more

The Red River continues its steady fall, standing at 43.3 feet Wednesday, April 15 from a crest of 46.3 feet Sunday. The river is now in moderate flood stage, and is expected to be in minor flood stage by Sunday, April ..read more

The Red River at Grand Forks crested at 47.48 feet early Saturday morning, April 11. It is now falling, and early Monday morning returned to moderate flood stage at 45.1 feet. It’s expected to continue a steady fall, barring major moisture ..read more

Courtesy National Weather Service The National Weather Service has updated its flood prediction for the Red River at Grand Forks to 48 feet sometime Friday, April 10. The City of Grand Forks sent out information earlier; crews will install the floodwall closure ..read more

Courtesy National Weather Service An extended flood crest for East Grand Forks is expected due to last week’s storm and expected cooler weather, says the National Weather Service in an April 8 flood briefing. The Red River at East Grand Forks is ..read more