Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central Kittson County, MN

Source: NOAA · Northwestern Minnesota

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NWS Grand Forks has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota until 11:00 PM CDT on September 7.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Northwestern Minnesota
Issued
September 7, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Grand Forks ND

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Alert Details

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Forks ND. The alert is effective from September 7 at 6:07 PM CDT until September 7 at 11:00 PM CDT.

Affected Areas

Central Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota, including the locations of Hallock and Lancaster.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from 6:07 PM CDT on September 7 until 11:00 PM CDT on September 7.

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NWS Grand Forks has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota until 11:00 PM CDT on September 7.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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