Bismarck, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Sept 28, 2012) — The National Weather Service in its, latest Hydrologic Outlook, (Issued Sept 28, 2012)says the overall risk of flooding in the James River and Missouri River basins, tend to be very low, and lower than normal.

Soil moisture is below normal across a wide area, due to high temperatures, and below normal precipitation during the latter half of the summer and early fall.

The area has the ability to withstand a significant rain event without reaching flood stage.

The report cautions, rains can still occur and can produce flash flooding on small streams and typically dry drainages.

The Weather Service says reservoirs are generally within the lower range of normal for this time of year, and high releases from dams are only a very remote possibility.

The Climate Prediction Center, suggests only the very southern portions of North Dakota has an increased probability of above normal temperatures for October with an equal chance of above normal or below normal precipitation.

For October, November and December of 2012, there is an increased probability of above normal temperatures, and an equal chance for above normal, or below normal precipitation.