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 months of April and early May. The North Dakota Governor issued a statewide disaster declaration on March 13 in anticipation of spring flooding. Most counties in eastern North Dakota later received a Presidential Disaster Declaration.

Flood in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCHS FERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

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

Flood in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARLES WESTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Flood in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEYENNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST RIVER COLONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-MAR-09 11:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer