Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 24 at 3:24AM CDT until August 24 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 1:24am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Bottineau County.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 323 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bottineau, Willow City, Omemee, Homen State Forest, Pelican Point
State Recreation Area, Carbury, and Butte St. Paul State
Recreation Area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Area Description:
Bottineau, ND
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov