Duluth, Minnesota – Heavy rain is set to threaten northern Minnesota starting late Tuesday night, with the region under a Flood Watch until 7 a.m. Thursday. Torrential rains are expected to cause flooding on roads and low-lying neighborhoods, impacting multiple counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, repeated waves of heavy rain will move through areas including Pine, St. Louis, Cass, Itasca, Cook, Lake, Aitkin, and Carlton counties, as well as several Wisconsin counties such as Douglas, Bayfield, and Ashland. Flooding could begin as early as 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Brainerd Lakes and Boundary Waters regions, with Duluth, Hinckley, and Superior coming under the watch by midnight.
Multiple tribal lands, including the Fond du Lac and Mille Lacs Bands, as well as the Lac Courte Oreilles and Bad River Reservations, could experience flash flooding as the rain falls on already saturated ground. Residents in Grand Rapids, Walker, Silver Bay, Hayward, and Spooner should prepare for flooded roads, swollen creeks, and rapid water rises, especially along Highway 53 and U.S. 2.
Drivers are urged to avoid water-covered roads, keep cell phones charged, and monitor updates from local officials. It’s also advised to prepare emergency kits and consider alternate routes, especially in flood-prone neighborhoods and near rivers.
This flood threat is expected to continue through Thursday morning, with the possibility of additional watches or warnings if storm conditions worsen. Stay informed and prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
