Thousands of houses got swallowed up by the flooding of Souris River, while the rapidly rising waters forced emergency evacuation of residents of Minot, North Dakota, on Sunday.

The flooding Souris River poured over flood defenses in North Dakota, overwhelming efforts to delay the deluge, Reuters reported.

The Souris River spilled over levees and dikes over the weekend, submerging about 4,000 houses and letting about 10,000 to 12,000 residents flee, officials estimate.

Flood projections have forecast about 18 more inches of water before levels begin dropping.

Check out some of the latest aerial view of submerged houses in Minot city:

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Rapidly rising Souris River engulfs Minot
Houses are submerged in flood waters in Minot, North Dakota, as the Souris River spills over levees and dikes June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson
Rapidly rising Souris River engulfs Minot
Houses in Minot, North Dakota are lost to floods as the Souris River spills over levees and dikes June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson
Rapidly rising Souris River engulfs Minot
Houses in Minot, North Dakota are lost to floods, as the Souris River spills over levees and dikes June 25, 201 REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson
Rapidly rising Souris River engulfs Minot
A train crossing and train tracks are covered with flood water near Minot, North Dakota, as water from the Souris River spills over levees and dikes June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson
Rapidly Rising Souris River Engulfs Minot
Floodwater from the Souris River submerges property in Sawyer, North Dakota June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson
Rapidly rising Souris River engulfs Minot
A section of a trailer park is seen submerged in flood waters in Minot, North Dakota June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson
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