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Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina
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Rain forecast threatens to worsen Missouri River flooding in Pierre, S.D. (pop. 5,700), with potential water levels of 23-24 feet inundating 20 blocks, worst in 71 years. Nearby Bismarck and Mandan remain flooded, 1,000 homeless from Sunday crest.
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PIERRE, S. D. (A)--Forecast of rain posed an added threat today to this capital city of 5,700 population, already girding itself against the bank-bursting Missouri River. Rampaging waters of the "Big Muddy" swept upon Pierre with the added volume of runoff from swift melting snowdrifts, cut down by yesterday's 70-degree temperatures. Rain, pouring onto the still frozen ground, would add to the hazard. Nils P. Jensen, Pierre Red Cross chairman, said the city was preparing for a water level of 22.8, seven feet above flood stage. Weather forecasters predicted it might reach 23 or 24, for the worst flood conditions in 71 years. If forecasts hold true, about 20 blocks of Pierre would be under water. Flood waters dropped slightly last night at Bismarck, N. D., but large low-lying sections of that city and neighboring Mandan were still inundated. Some 1,000 persons were made homeless when the Missouri hit its highest crest for 42 years Sunday in Central South Dakota.
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Pierre, S. D.
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forecast water level of 22.8 to 24 feet, seven to eight feet above flood stage, potentially inundating 20 blocks of pierre; 1,000 persons made homeless in bismarck and mandan from sunday crest in central south dakota.
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Forecast of rain posed added threat to Pierre against bank-bursting Missouri River. Rampaging waters swept upon Pierre with runoff from melting snowdrifts due to yesterday's 70-degree temperatures. Rain on frozen ground would add to hazard. City preparing for water level of 22.8 feet. Forecasters predicted 23 or 24 feet, worst flood in 71 years. Flood waters dropped slightly last night at Bismarck, N. D., but low-lying sections of Bismarck and neighboring Mandan still inundated. Missouri hit highest crest for 42 years Sunday in Central South Dakota.