The spring flooding in the Northern Plains is developing rapidly with the weekend's heavy rains and some more precipitation in the forecast over the next several days.
Affected states are North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.
Major flooding is forecast along the James and Big Sioux Rivers in eastern South Dakota, and on the Red River along the North Dakota-Minnesota state line. Flood crests are expected on tributaries in the next few days, while crests along the James and Big Sioux will extend into next week. The upper reaches of the Red River will crest later this week, with northern portions cresting through the end of the month. The Red River is in flood from Wahpeton upstream to Drayton. Upstream, through Grand Forks, the river is more than 10 feet above flood stage and rising.