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Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- North Dakota National Guard stands at the ready as the Sheyenne River is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet. The old record is 19 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- City engineers and National Guard keep a watchful eye on the clay dikes as it holds back the Sheyenne River. The river is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet. The old record is 19 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- The Sheyenne River as it runs through the city is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet. The old record is 19 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- North Dakota National Guard, William Bercier helps to protect homes along the Sheyenne River by running a 125 gal/min. pump. The river is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet. The old record is 19 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- The Sheyenne River as it runs through the city is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet. The old record is 19 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- North Dakota National Guard, Shayla Longie helps to protect homes along the Sheyenne River by running a 125 gal/min. pump. The river is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet. The old record is 19 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- The Sheyenne River is held back by a clay dike as it runs through the city. The river is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet 3 feet over the past record. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- Residents of Valley City heed the voluntary evacuation as the Sheyenne River rises and is expected to crest on Thursday at 22 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- City engineers check the clay dike at the 8th Street Bridge as it holds back the Sheyenne River. The river is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet. The old record is 19 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- North Dakota National Guard walk and check the clay dike as it holds back the Sheyenne River. The river is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet. The old record is 19 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Title: National Guardsmen checking a dike, Sheyenne River, Valley City, North Dakota

Production Date: 04/14/2009

Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- North Dakota National Guard walk and check the clay dike as it holds back the Sheyenne River. The river is expected to crest Thursday at a historical level of 22 feet. The old record is 19 feet. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Photographer Name: Michael Rieger

City/State: Valley City, ND

Disasters: North Dakota Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-1829)

Disaster Types: Flooding

Categories: Federal Partners ^ Response

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label_outline Explore Crest Thursday, Clay Dike, Dike

The North Dakota National Guard is assisting Valley

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Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Heading Back To Town

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