Severe Flood ● Closed

Flood Watch issued September 28 at 5:42PM CDT until September 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND, United States of America

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota,
including the following areas, in south central North Dakota,
Eastern Sioux and Emmons. In southeast North Dakota, La Moure,
Logan, McIntosh and far southern Stutsman.

* WHEN...Through 7 AM early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A stationary front remains situated over far south central North
Dakota and into the James River Valley. Heavy rain fell in this
area earlier today, with some spots seeing 2 to 3 inches of rain.
Another round of heavy rain is possible again tonight in this
same general area. Eastern Sioux county, east through Logan and
McIntosh counties, Lamoure and far southern Stutsman counties
received the most rain during the day and will be most at risk
for flooding tonight if thunderstorm move over these same areas.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Linton, Wishek, Lamoure, Napoleon, Ashley, Edgeley, Strasburg,
Kulm, Gackle, Streeter, Kensal, Marion, Ypsilanti, Dickey,
Westfield, Adrian and Beaver Lake State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionStutsman; Emmons; Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Eastern Sioux
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-09-29T01:45:00-05:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Stutsman; Emmons; Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Eastern Sioux

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