May 1, 2011
This was part of historic flooding in North Dakota with statewide costs estimated around 1.5 billion dollars. Flooding was the result of significant winter snows and significant spring rains, not only in North Dakota but in Saskatchewan, Canada, as well. Flooding was along the Souris (Mouse) River from where it enters the United States from Saskatchewan, Canada, to where it crosses into Manitoba, Canada. Dams were overwhelmed by the amount of water. Flooding included river, ground, and overland
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 356224). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bottineau County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.