The Red River's water levels in the area of Fargo, N. D., should rise to 37.5 feet, well above flood stage levels, says the National Weather Service.

The service's forecast for Sunday would surpass Saturday morning's Red River measurement of 36.43 feet, which represents the river's eighth-highest reading in recorded history, said the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead.

Both Saturday's measurement and Sunday's forecasted levels are far above the river's minor flood stage of 18 feet. The river's major flood stage in the Fargo area is 30 feet.

Fargo got a slight reprieve from Red River flooding Friday when temperatures in the area dropped. The decrease in temperature limited the melting snow blamed for the river's rising water levels, the New York Times said.

At least one Fargo city official appeared confident in the city's emergency fortifications though the river's water levels are expected to potentially reach 38 feet.

Fargo's communications director, Karena Carlson, said, "Things are quiet. Things are looking good." (With Inputs from Agencies)