Minnesota Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/07/2026 11:31

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 7 at 1:31PM CDT until July 8 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 7, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...In east central Minnesota, Crow Wing, Pine and South Aitkin Counties. In north central Minnesota, South Cass County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, East Lake areas. * WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening until 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An area of thunderstorms is forecast tonight over the watch area and will be capable of heavy rain. Several waves of storms may move over the same location. Rainfall across the watch area of 1-3 inches is expected with localized amounts of 2-4 inches possible. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
South Cass; Crow Wing; South Aitkin; Pine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN