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Flash Flood Warning issued September 6 at 10:21PM CDT until September 7
Affecting Otter Tail, MN
In effect until: Sep 7, 2026, 5:00 AM
Otter Tail, MN
Likely impact in Otter Tail, MN; effects through 5:00 AM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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At 1021 PM CDT, Pictures shared via social media showed flooding mainly in Perham and was corraborated by law enforcement. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Perham, Ottertail Lake, Ottertail, Star Lake, Deer Creek, Dent, Richville, Amor and Glendalough. This includes the following streams and drainages... Finn Creek, Toad River, Otter Tail River, Leaf River and Willow Creek.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™