From what I understand, the mandatory evacuation orders told residents of Minot to be prepared to be away for about two weeks. But there have been flood warnings up along all the major rivers for over a month. I'm surprised that there has been so little news about this, as it has been ongoing for some time.
My wife’s younger sister called both her cell, and mine, with a cryptic message that it was vital that one of us return her call. When my wife returned her call it was all about the flooding and evacuation order. I’m not sure what she expected from us being here in CA.