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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) Barnes County Emergency Manager Kim Franklin said two homes in Valley City had their basements cave in following torrential rain on Thursday night as 25 percent of the homes or businesses in the city had water damage. She says a few rural homes also received damage from the heavy rain as well as county roads. Franklin had a few tips for those cleaning up from flood damage.

American Red Cross Clean up kits are available Monday thru Friday at the Barnes County Highway Department office.

Meanwhile the basement of the Valley City LEC was full of water according to Police Lt. Mark McDonald.

Valley City Auditor Avis Richter said every office received water except for the Mayor’s office.

Valley City residents can take their flood damaged debris to the landfill free of charge until further notice according to Mayor Bob Werkhoeven.

Barnes County residents with flood damage are encouraged to report it to by calling 845-6678. The line will operate 24/7 to leave a message.

L to R Valley City Police Chief Fred Thompson points out the water level in the basement of the Law enforcement Center. Far right Lt. Mark McDonald points to how high the water level was on this parked car in the city parking lot. Photos by Steve Urness.

Here some photos of water damage in the basement of the law enforcement center below.

L to R Valley City Police Chief Fred Thompson said water pressure blew out to boarded up basement window openings used earlier this year to remove lead fragments from the former shooting range downstairs. Sandbags now protect the basement from any future water issues that may occur in the future.

Below; Valley City Auditor Avis Richer said every room in city hall except the Mayor’s office received water damage.

L to R Richter in city commission chambers and carpet had to be pulled up in a hall way in city hall in Valley City.