“What I see right now is probably the most devastating in terms of the number of people directly impacted and what will likely be the damage to homes as the water begins to overtop the levees and fill in behind,” said National Guard Commander Dave Sprynczynatyk.
This year's flooding and its potential impact is the worst the area has seen in nearly four decades. In 1969, the Souris River reached 1555.4 feet; however, this time around, it could reach 1,563 feet. This year has also been marked by the evacuation of 10,000 residents after heaving flooding of the Souris River; however, they were allowed to return, remaining on high alert.
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