LAKE, MN; St. Louis, MN — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Lake County in northeastern Minnesota... Central St. Louis County in northeastern Minnesota...
* WHEN...Until 1145 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 908 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms is again occurring over the Advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen from the first round of thunderstorms
Flooding in Lake, MN; St. Louis, MN can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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