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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Duluth MN
307 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024

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Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Hibbing, International Falls, Two
Harbors, Grand Marais, Bigfork, Silver Bay, Ely, and Isabella
307 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, in north central Minnesota, Koochiching and
  North Itasca Counties. In northeast Minnesota, Cook, Lake and
  central and northern St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal
  Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation and the Bois Forte Band,
  Deer Creek, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Recreation spots
  such as Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is
  also included.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff on top of saturated soils and still
  high rivers and lakes may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Elevated
  flows may lead to flooding on area rivers that are popular for
  waterfall viewing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rainfall is once again possible across areas of
    northern Minnesota that have not yet fully recovered from
    several rounds of heavy rain and flooding in late June.
    Streamflows are above normal and soils are saturated.

    A widespread three quarters to one and half inches are
    expected across the watch area, with localized areas of 2
    inches or more possible. The heaviest rain is expected to
    fall late Monday night into Tuesday morning.
  - Flood safety information can be found at
    www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor latest forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings.
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop.

Portage and hiking trails may become slick and potentially
impassable and ponding of water could inundate low-lying campsites
across the Boundary Waters.

Visitors to area waterfalls should plan for wet and muddy trails and
be careful around rivers that will have slippery rocks, cliffs, and
strong currents.

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KLL