This year's brown Christmas may have a silver lining for some living along the Minnesota and North Dakota border. The National Weather Service's (NWS) first flood forecast says there's only a small chance of "major" flooding along the Red River next spring. But city officials on both sides of the river say it’s still too early to tell for sure. The NWS will release its next flood forecast at the end of January.
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All the water that flooded the Duluth area is not bound for the Twin Cities, KARE 11 reports. The numerous lakes and marshes of northern Minnesota are holding a lot of the water in place. And much of the rainfall made its way to Lake Superior either directly or through its many tributaries. But communities closer to Duluth are still watching rivers rise.
NWS: Red River expected to crest at 18.5 feet Monday
That's just half a foot above minor flood stage in Fargo. The National Weather Service predicts the river will fall back below its 18-foot flood stage on Wednesday.
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