Flood risk in the City of Moorhead is largely the result of
being located next to the Red River of the North and the flat
topography of its valley. The City's floodplain management goals
are to minimize risk to life, health, safety, commerce, and
governmental services and to avoid extreme public expenditures
and impairment to the tax base. What is a Flood? The City of
Moorhead participates in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS). For more information
about the NFIP or CRS program click on the Flood Insurance link
above. Anywhere it rains or snows, it can flood. A flood is a
general and temporary condition where two or more acres of
normally dry land or two or more properties are inundated by
water. www.floodsmart.gov Just because you haven't experienced a
flood in the past, doesn't mean you won't in the future. Flood
risk is based on these factors: - Flooding history - Run-off
(from rainfall and snowmelt) - Flood control measures - Changes
due to building and developme