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NEED HELP?

NDSU Extension develops and updates resources to help you prepare for and recover from flooding. Contact your NDSU Extension county office if you have questions or want additional information.

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Flood Forecast

from the National Weather Service

Eastern ND

Western ND

Travel Information

Both overland and riverine flooding can lead to road closure, stay updated on current road condition:

  • State Highways: https://travel.dot.nd.gov/ or the ND Roads App.
  • County Roads: contact your local emergency manager or sheriff’s office.
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Preparing Your Home for Flooding

Information about protecting your home from and preparing your home for flooding.
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Preparing For Flooding in Rural Areas

A checklist of things to do to protect your home, buildings, livestock, feed, and grain from flooding.
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Sump Pumps

Information, videos, and other resources about sump pumps.
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Sandbagging

Information on filling sandbags and building an effective sandbag dike.
Producers need to make plans for moving feed and livestock to higher ground before flooding this spring

Dealing With Flooding on Your Farm or Ranch

Information on dealing with the impact of flooding on your farm/ranch operation.
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The National Guard, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Dealing With Flooding at Your Home

Information on how to deal with flooding in and around your home.
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Flooding and Your Family

Family help during flood
News Releases
Weathering flood concerns made easier by reducing personal stress
Clean and dry wet buildings quickly, safely
Now is the time for ranchers to prepare for flooding
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Flood Publications

Sandbagging for Flood Protection

A sandbag dike must be built properly to prevent or reduce flood damage.

Stacking Sandbags

This publication shows the proper way to stack sandbags.

Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage

Many things can be done before the snow melts or before a heavy rainstorm to reduce damage to home and property. This checklist can help you prepare to reduce the severity of water or a flood on your home and family.

Sump Pump Questions

For many homeowners the first line of defense against water in the basement is a sump with a pump in it. The sump may be connected to drain tile that drains the footings of the house, under the entire basement, or just the area where the…
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