US Army Corps of Engineers Fargo Moorhead Metropolitan Feasibility Study

These pages are intended to assist the public as it prepares for and attempts to mitigate the natural disaster of flooding. 
Flooding in the Red River Valley is a common occurrence and it is imperative that the public be aware of the risk and be
prepared to deal with it when it occurs.  The following links provide information on the most commonly asked questions
relating to flooding in Cass County and will help to provide you with the tools you need to adequately prepare for this
potential hazard.

 Property Elevations and Floodplain Administration

• Cass County Interactive GIS Flood Mapping Application
• Contour Maps of Cass County Subdivisions
• City of Fargo Interactive GIS Flood Mapping Application
• International Water Institute - Red River Basin Mapping Initiative
• City Floodplain Adminstrators
• Township Floodplain Administrators
• County Floodplain Administration

River Stage and Flood Forecasts

• National Weather Service (NWS)
• National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service
• USGS Water Watch
• Red River Basin Flood Forecast Display Tool

Preparing For and Coping With Flooding

• The "Fargo Flood" Homepage
• NDSU Extension Service Flood Information
• Sandbagging for Flood Protection
• Safe and Healthy Home - Home Moisture
• Xcel Energy: Natural Gas and Electric Flood Safety Information
• Electrical Wiring and Equipment exposed to flood damage: ND State Electrical Board

Flood Related Agencies Contact Information

• First Link Volunteer Center
• Cass County Emergency Management
• Cass County Sheriff's Office
• Cass County City Officials
• Cass County Township Officials
• FEMA
• North Dakota Department of Emergency Services
• National Weather Service
• Red Cross
• The Salvation Army

Flood Insurance

Your mortgage company will likely inform you if you are required to purchase flood insurance and your insurance agent is
trained in providing you with the information you need to know about flood insurance coverage.  It is recommended that
you contact your insurance agent for more information on flood insurance regardless of where your property lies in Cass
County.  Flood maps are available from your local flood plain administrator and can also be viewed on the second link
below for "Flood Insurance Rate Maps".

• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
• Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)