President Obama has declared North Dakota a federal disaster area because of statewide flooding. The Red River is expected to crest at 40 feet on Friday. Flood stage is 18 feet.

• 奥巴马总统已经宣布北达科他州由于洪水泛滥成为联邦州的受灾地区。红河水位预期周五将达到40码高。现阶段水位是18码。