Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 6 at 10:21PM CDT until September 7 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 8:21pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1021 PM CDT, Pictures shared via social media showed flooding
mainly in Perham and was corraborated by law enforcement. Between 4
and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but
no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Perham, Ottertail Lake, Ottertail, Star Lake, Deer Creek, Dent,
Richville, Amor and Glendalough.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Finn Creek, Toad River, Otter Tail River, Leaf River and Willow
Creek.
Instruction:
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Otter Tail, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov