With a late melt we always have the concern that it will be a fast melt. To protect your home, shop or other building from the damages of flooding, a sandbag dike is economical and fast. See the link below for directions.
http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ageng/safety/ae626w.htm
North Dakota State University has a wealth of information on protection measures for flooding, from checking your sump pumps to plugging your drains.
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