Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. Jun 24, 2013) — Damage reports that have come in to the Barnes County Emergency Management indicated that two homes had their basement’s cave-in stemming from the storm and flooding in Valley City the evening of June 20, 2013.

25 percent of the homes or businesses in Valley City received water damage.

The LEC’s basement was flooded along the VCSU’s athletic facility’s locker rooms.

 Valley City Public School Superintendent Dean Koppelman says the Senior/Junior High School received water damage., adding that a number of staff members and students helped get the school cleaned up in a short period of time.

School District Facilities Director Rick Anderson says a Bismarck company was hired to dry out the Junior High gym floor in the lower level of the building.

Barnes County rural residences and roads, also received damage from the heavy rain as well as county roads.

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

Mayor Robert Wekhoven says, Valley City residents can take their flood damaged items and debris to the landfill free of charge until further notice.

Also Barnes County residents are encouraged to report flood damages by calling 845-6678. The line operates 24/7 to leave messages.