Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Watch issued September 28 at 5:49PM CDT until September 29 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND, United States of America
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota, including the following
county, Clay and southeast North Dakota, including the following
counties, Barnes, Cass and Ransom.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become
clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of
creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Recent rainfall has saturated soils in portions of southeast
North Dakota into southern Red River Valley of Minnesota.
Potential for additional 3 to 5 inches of rainfall presents
potential for flash flooding to occur late this afternoon through
tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Clay; Barnes; Cass; Ransom |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-29T02:00:00-05:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Clay; Barnes; Cass; Ransom
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