FLOOD

A U T H O R I T Y

46.7’

FARGO GAGE

30.0’

35.0’

39.5’40.0’40.8’

42.5’

500-yr Elevation (with emergency measures and without Diversion)

100-yr Flood Elevation (with Diversion)

2009 Flood of Record

Fargo’s Protection Goal (with in-town levees alone) FEMA Prelimimary 100-yr Flood Elevation3-Foot Freeboard Required

500-yr Maximum Elevation (with Diversion)

Current Level of Protection (with no emergency measures)

USACE 100-yr Flood Elevation (without Diversion)Fargo’s Protection Goal (with in-town levees & emergency measures)

FLOOD PROTECTION LEVELS

*Emergency measures are non-permanent flood fighting options. These efforts are less reliable and require an intense demand on city and county technical staff and emergency responders along with considerable volunteer commitment. These measures also greatly interrupt commerce.

Additional protection provided by the Diversion

Reduced risk as a result of Diversion operation

Protection provided by USACE in-town levee project