June : River levels at Minot begin their slow decline , a NWS forecaster says . These personal struggles come as local , state and federal authorities rush to minimize the damage to property and maximize security and safety of residents . ` ` It 's disheartening , '' says resident Steve Knab . Up to 100 homes have been flooded by floodwater in Minot . The Souris River has topped its record crest from 1881 .
June : River levels at Minot begin their slow decline , a NWS forecaster says . ` ` It 's disheartening , '' says resident Steve Knab . Up to 100 homes have been flooded by floodwater in Minot . The Souris River has topped its record crest from 1881 .