Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 6:53PM CDT until September 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 4:53pm
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central North Dakota, including the
following county, Ward.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 653 PM 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 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Minot, Burlington, Ryder, Rice Lake and Douglas.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Ward, ND
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND