NEW : Illinois official says flooding could have been worse if not for drought . Rain delays a reduction in water levels in areas hit hard by flooding . The water swept him off a roadway and dragged him downstream , Hamilton County Sheriff 's Office said . Fargo , North Dakota , is preparing for flooding . Comment:
NEW : Illinois official says flooding could have been worse if not for drought . Rain delays a reduction in water levels in areas hit hard by flooding . Fargo , North Dakota , is preparing for flooding . Comment: