Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The National Weather Service in Bismarck reports in the updated spring 2013 flood forecast that as of now (Apr 17, 2013) no significant flood is forecast for cities along the James River.

The spring 2013 flood outlook for the Sheyenne River in Valley City and Lisbon has changed in the latest report this week.

The National Weather Service says there is a 50-percent chance that the Sheyenne River in Valley City will reach about 16.9 feet. There is also a 50 percent chance of the Sheyenne rising to 18.2 feet in Lisbon this spring.

Officials in Valley City will meet with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, following a request by the city for an emergency declaration, due to an updated Sheyenne River spring 2013 flood forecast.

The declaration with the Corps is expected to be made Friday, followed by a Monday morning meeting, to discuss any flood protection measures that may be needed in Valley City.

The City Commission will meet at City Hall in Valley City on Friday morning at 7:30, to make the Emergency Declaration.

Another City Commission meeting is set for Monday morning at 8-O’Clock at City Hall, to discuss the update flood forecast and outlook.