LOCATION
WHAT...Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
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WHERE...In Minnesota, Lake and St. Louis Counties.
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WHEN...Until 600 AM CDT Friday.
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IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 245 AM CDT Friday, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Gooseberry River, Stewart River, Big Sucker Creek, Encampment River, Knife River, Beaver River, and Cloquet River. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Thomas Lake Near Brimson, Highland Lake, Whyte, Alger, Wales and Pequaywan Lake. - Flood safety information can be found at
PRECAUTIONS
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and to the National Weather Service in Duluth when you can do so safely. Flooding can be reported to the National Weather Service at 1
