A stretch of warmer weather occurred from March 14th to 17th, which resulted in high temperatures in the 40s and low 50s. The snow depth in Fargo on the 14th was 15 inches with a melted water equivalent of 3.10 inches. By the 17th, the snow depth in Fargo had dropped to 6 inches. This was followed by a couple of cooler days, which temporarily slowed down any additional snowmelt. A second period of warmer weather began on March 20th and continued through the 24th. During this period of time, high temperatures again climbed into the 40s and low 50s. Most of the remaining snow in Fargo melted during this stretch of warm weather, with the Fargo snow depth falling from 2 inches to 0. Conditions were about the same in Grand Forks, with the snow depth falling to 0 by the 24th. These two warmups resulted in a quick response in river levels, especially across the southern Red River Valley and west central Minnesota. The mainstem Red River also showed a response, especially in the southern Red River Valley. With all the runoff moving into the river systems, water covered many roads and resulted in numerous road closures. The water covered entire sections of land as well and threatened many homes. A winter storm event on March 24th and 25th brought more snow to the region, along with a turn to colder temperatures. This resulted in a first crest for many rivers in the southern Red River Valley and west central Minnesota. However, river levels at most points along the mainstem Red River continued to stay high. Another winter storm event hit much of the area March 30th to 31st, dropping up to 2 feet of snow in the southern Red River Valley. There was a lot of moisture in this new snow, with snow to liquid ratios of less than 10 to 1. This set the stage for continued flooding into the month of April. Most counties across northwest Minnesota later received a Presidential Disaster Declaration.

Flood in ROSEAU, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUXBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in PENNINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAKOTA JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHEN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST VINCENT JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 21-MAR-09 13:49:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 25-MAR-09 14:09:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALCOLM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 21-MAR-09 13:49:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 25-MAR-09 14:09:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECIDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 25-MAR-09 14:09:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 25-MAR-09 14:09:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENAHGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in MAHNOMEN, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEJOU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WENDELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGEMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 21-MAR-09 13:49:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLVERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in LAKE OF THE WOODS, MINNESOTA
From 25-MAR-09 14:09:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELICAN RPDS MUNI AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOROTHY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer