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What is the flood crest prediction?: The forecasts from the National Weather Service are composed of multiple variables including, but not limited to, snow pack, precipitation, temperature, and ground saturation. The projections are typically expressed in terms of both a projected crest level and the percentage chances of reaching that level. To view the current projections, please visit the attached link.More...

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1. What is the flood crest prediction?: The forecasts from the National Weather Service are composed of multiple variables including, but not limited to, snow pack, precipitation, temperature, and ground saturation. The projections are typically expressed in terms of both a projected crest level and the percentage chances of reaching that level. To view the current projections, please visit the attached link. More...

2. Am I in the flood zone?: No East Grand Forks residents within the levee are in the flood zone. The levee has been certified with the Corp of Engineers.

3. Is there documentation to prove that I'm no longer in the flood zone?: Yes, please see the attached document from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). More...

4. Does the City plan to raise its levee heights?: The US Army Corps of Engineers has certified the City's flood protection system up to 60 feet. The City will consult with the US Army Corps of Engineers in the unlikely event that additional protection is necessary.