Red River was 17 feet above its flood stage in Fargo , North Dakota , on this weekend afternoon . River expected to crest this weekend , but not as high as Friday record 17 feet . 50 sandbags have been filled in Fargo and Moorhead , Fargo . ( CNN ) -- 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 this weekend afternoon . River expected to crest this weekend , but not as high as Friday record 17 feet . 50 sandbags have been filled in Fargo and Moorhead , Fargo . Despite flooding , Fargo mayor says , `` we 're in good shape today ''