GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) – The Chippewa Cree tribe estimates that flooding has caused between $1 million and $2 million in damages on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation.

The tribe declared a flooding disaster after six roads were washed out and dozens of homeowners reported flooded basements and interior damage from leaking roofs.

The Great Falls Tribune reports six additional homes were without water after a line break along Boxelder Creek.

Water Resources Division head Jay Eagleman says tribal officials are devising a strategy to reroute drinking water to those homes.

The flooding comes after northern Montana was deluged by two weeks of rain.

Tribal spokesman Tony Woods says tribal leaders are looking into working with Hill and Chouteau counties to submit a combined request for state disaster assistance.

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Information from: Great Falls Tribune, http://www.greatfallstribune.com