Another Flood on the Red River

Geography and a prolonged period of wet weather have made flooding common on this river in the Northern Plains.

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Floods on the Red River

This photo-like image shows extensive flooding on the Red River near Fargo, North Dakota, on March 28, 2009 as the river reached a record high of 40.82 feet.

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Flooding on the Red River

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Floods on the Red River

In the span of just five days, the MODIS sensor observed the snow melt and swollen rivers around Winnipeg, in Manitoba, Canada. This image shows extensive flooding on April 15, 2009.

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Red River Floods, North Dakota and Minnesota

A second round of spring flooding on the Red River was captured in an astronaut photo from April 9, 2009.

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Flooding in Minot, North Dakota

Acquired June 25, 2011, this image shows widespread flooding in the city of Minot, North Dakota, as the Souris River was reaching a historic crest.

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Springtime Flooding around Fargo

Acquired April 1 and 26, 2013, these images show receding snow cover and rising water around Fargo, North Dakota.

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Flooding Continues along the Red River

Acquired May 7, 2011, and May 14, 2010, these false-color images compare conditions along the Red River of the North.

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Flooding on the Red River

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Rising Waters along the Red River

Acquired April 14, 2011, and March 18, 2011, these false-color images show conditions along the Red River in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba.

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Flooding along the James River, South Dakota

Acquired June 5, 2011, and May 19, 2005, these false-color images compare conditions along the James River near Mitchell, South Dakota.

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