A Levee has breached in Sawyer, ND
(I found another brief article that stated the levee was overrun, not breached.)
Mandatory evacuation for Sawyer, ND as of 11:30am June 25.
Velva, ND under voluntary evacuation at this time.
Text 'REDCROSS' to 90999 to donate $10.
American Red Cross
Minot Community Foundation
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The Souris River is expected to crest at 15653 feet. (per NOAA page below the squiggle)
As of 7:00AM CDT on June 25, the Souris River is at 1561.52 feet.
As of 4:30PM CDT on June 25, the Souris River is at 1561.63 feet. Is it cresting???
Historical flood crest information (from NOAA):
(1) 1,558.00 ft on 01/01/1881
(2) 1,556.08 ft on 04/18/1976
(3) 1,555.40 ft on 04/20/1969
(4) 1,555.15 ft on 04/20/1904
(5) 1,544.06 ft on 04/12/1996
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