Red River was 17 feet above its flood stage in Fargo , North Dakota , on Friday afternoon . River expected to crest this weekend , but not as high as last year 's record 40.8 feet . Comment: Despite flooding , Fargo mayor says , `` we 're in good shape today ''
Red River was 17 feet above its flood stage in Fargo , North Dakota , on Friday afternoon . River expected to crest this weekend , but not as high as last year 's record 40.8 feet . More than 1 million sandbags have been filled in Fargo and Moorhead , Minnesota . Despite flooding , Fargo mayor says , `` we 're in good shape today ''