Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 24 at 5:16AM CDT until August 24 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 3:16am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 516 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Totten, Minnewaukan, Brinsmade, St Michael, Grahams Island
State Park and northwestern Spirit Lake Nation.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Benson, ND
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov