Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 5:09AM CDT until September 3 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 3:09am
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Ward County...
* WHEN...Until 830 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 508 AM CDT, 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 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...
Makoti, Ryder, Rice Lake, and Douglas.
- 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:
Ward, ND
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov