# Armstrong Celebrates Flood Project

> North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong says FM Area Diversion Project will protect nearly 260,000 people from flooding.
- Title: Armstrong Celebrates Flood Project · Valleynewslive | Shortify
- Summary: North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong says FM Area Diversion Project will protect nearly 260,000 people from flooding. North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/23/armstrong-celebrates-diversion-partners-says-project-will-protect-nearly-260000-people
- Published: 2026-10-23T16:02:02.051+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: north dakota, governor kelly armstrong, fm area diversion project, flood protection, catastrophic flooding, nearly 260000 people, news, local
## Governor Armstrong
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong recognized the people and organizations behind the FM Area Diversion Project.
## Project Impact
The project will protect nearly 260,000 people from catastrophic flooding, including more than one-fifth of North Dakota’s population.
## Celebration
An evening celebration honored construction and engineering firms, land agents, and city, county, state and federal partners.
## Key takeaway

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong states the FM Area Diversion Project safeguards nearly 260,000 residents from catastrophic flooding.