The North Dakota Department of Health reported Friday two deaths and 50 injuries related to flood-prevention efforts and flooding.
The two fatalities were cardiac-related deaths due to flood prevention exertion.
The 50 injuries were reported to hospitals and clinics statewide. They ranged from wrist and ankle stress to serious motor vehicle accidents due to washed-out roads.
Also, 11 flood-related illnesses have been reported as of Friday, including mental health issues, carbon monoxide poisoning, cardiac-related events and one report of gastrointestinal illness.
