FARGO, N.D. (AP April 17, 2013) – The National Weather Service says there’s a 40 percent chance that flooding from the Red River in Fargo could set a record, up from 15 percent in March.
 
     The new forecast released Wednesday shows that the river should peak in a range between 39 and 41 feet, likely in late April or early May. Flood stage is 18 feet.
 
     The record flood was 40.84 feet in 2009.
 
     The last forecast by the weather service, based on historical probabilities, gave the 50 percent chance of peaking at 38 feet in Fargo.
 
     It will be the fourth major flood in five years for the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., area.
 
     Fargo officials said earlier this week they planned to protect the city to 41 feet. Officials were not immediately available for comment Wednesday.