Homes made way for levees, floodwalls 7:00 am, Apr. 7, 2021 ×
Schmidt and Sons Building Movers from Kindred move a home along 5th St. S. in Fargo on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
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FARGO The word flood hasn t been bandied about much this spring, but 12 years ago the story was different.
When the flood that struck the Fargo-Moorhead area a dozen years ago hit its crest on March 28, 2009, the Red River reached 40.84 feet, setting a record that stands to this day.
In the flood s wake, the cities of Fargo and Moorhead embarked on flood mitigation steps that continue into 2021, including home buyout programs.