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Tuesday June 19, 2012

2:28

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DULUTH MN HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN AITKIN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
NORTHERN CARLTON COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
SOUTHWESTERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

* UNTIL 300 PM CDT

* AT 222 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS UP TO 70 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR BIG SANDY LAKE IN NORTHEAST AITKIN COUNTY...OR 33 MILES SOUTHEAST OF GRAND RAPIDS...AND MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
WRIGHT...ISLAND...FLOODWOOD...CROMWELL...GOWAN...SAWYER...PROSIT... BROOKSTON...ALBORN...CULVER...BURNETT...CLOQUET...CANYON...
INDEPENDENCE...SAGINAW...SCOTTS CORNER...SCANLON...CARLTON AND GRAND LAKE.

QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND WIND DAMAGE WAS REPORTED EARLIER WITH THIS STORM IN THE EMILY AREA AROUND 130 TO 140 PM CDT.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 2:28

2:35

This storm is moving in the general direction of Duluth, but no warnings for the Twin Ports at this time. The current warning does include Cloquet

Tuesday June 19, 2012 2:35

2:40

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHWESTERN ST. LOUIS...NORTHEASTERN AITKIN AND NORTHERN CARLTON COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM CDT...

AT 234 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF FLOODWOOD...OR 36 MILES SOUTHEAST OF GRAND RAPIDS...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
FLOODWOOD...CROMWELL...GOWAN...SAWYER...BROOKSTON...PROSIT...
ALBORN...CULVER...BURNETT...SAGINAW...INDEPENDENCE...CLOQUET...
SCANLON...CANYON...CARLTON...SCOTTS CORNER PRAIRIE LAKE AND GRAND LAKE.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 2:40

2:43

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHWESTERN ST. LOUIS AND NORTHERN CARLTON COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM CDT...

AT 240 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS UP TO 65 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 4 MILE SOUTHWEST OF FLOODWOOD...OR 38 MILES WEST OF DULUTH...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.

LARGE TREES WERE REPORTED BLOWN DOWN ON POWER LINES AND ACROSS A ROAD NEAR BIG SANDY LAKE IN AITKIN COUNTY BETWEEN 220 AND 225 PM CDT WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
GOWAN...SAWYER...PROSIT...BROOKSTON...ALBORN...CULVER...BURNETT...
SAGINAW...INDEPENDENCE...CLOQUET...SCANLON...CANYON...CARLTON...
SCOTTS CORNER AND GRAND LAKE. HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN FLOODWOOD AND PROCTOR.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 2:43

2:46

If you have any storm reports, please post a comment

Tuesday June 19, 2012 2:46

2:49

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DULUTH MN HAS ISSUED A

* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR...
SILVER BAY HARBOR TO TWO HARBORS MN...
TO DULUTH MN...
TO PORT WING WI...
TO SAND ISLAND WI...
LAKE SUPERIOR WEST OF A LINE FROM SAXON HARBOR WI TO GRAND PORTAGE MN BEYOND 5NM...

* UNTIL 345 PM CDT

* AT 245 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM... CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DANGEROUS WINDS IN EXCESS OF 50 KNOTS AND LARGE DESTRUCTIVE HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS...LOCATED 33 NM WEST OF DULUTH...MOVING EAST AT 45 KNOTS.

* THIS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AFFECT...
DULUTH...TWO HARBORS AND WISCONSIN POINT AND ALL ADJACENT
NEARSHORE WATERS.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 2:49

2:54

A flash flood watch remains in effect for Duluth, Superior and much of the rest of the Northland today, tonight and Wednesday. An extended period of heavy rain is possible overnight

Tuesday June 19, 2012 2:54

2:55

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ST. LOUIS AND NORTHERN CARLTON COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM CDT...

AT 254 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BROOKSTON...OR 26 MILES WEST OF DULUTH...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
PROSIT...BROOKSTON...ALBORN...CULVER...BURNETT...SAGINAW...
CLOQUET...SCANLON...INDEPENDENCE...CARLTON...SCOTTS CORNER...CANYON AND GRAND LAKE. HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN FLOODWOOD AND PROCTOR.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 2:55

3:01

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DULUTH MN HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN CARLTON COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
SOUTHEASTERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

* UNTIL 345 PM CDT

* AT 259 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR BROOKSTON...OR 26 MILES WEST OF DULUTH...AND MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
DULUTH...BROOKSTON...ALBORN...CULVER...BURNETT...CLOQUET...
INDEPENDENCE...SAGINAW...SCANLON...CARLTON...THOMSON...ESKO...
TWIG...MUNGER...TAFT...FOND DU LAC...ADOLPH...HERMANTOWN... PROCTOR AND NEW DULUTH.
HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN FLOODWOOD AND DULUTH.
HIGHWAY 53 BETWEEN INDEPENDENCE AND DULUTH.
ISLAND LAKE.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:01

3:04

Here's a link to radar: http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=DLH&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=no

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:04

3:11

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEASTERN ST. LOUIS AND NORTHEASTERN CARLTON COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM CDT...

AT 307 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS UP TO 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED JUST NORTHWEST OF CLOQUET...OR 19 MILES WEST OF DULUTH...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

THIS STORM HAS WEAKENED A BIT IN THE PAST 15 MINUTES...BUT STILL
REMAINS CAPABLE OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
DULUTH...INDEPENDENCE...SAGINAW...SCANLON...CARLTON...THOMSON...
ESKO...TWIG...MUNGER...TAFT...FOND DU LAC...ADOLPH...HERMANTOWN...
PROCTOR...NEW DULUTH...FREDENBERG...WEST DULUTH... ARNOLD...RICE LAKE TWP AND CHESTER PARK DULUTH.
- HIGHWAY 33 BETWEEN INDEPENDENCE AND CLOQUET.
- HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN BROOKSTON AND PROCTOR.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:11

3:13

This storm dropped quarter-size hail and downed trees in parts of Crow Wing and Aitkin counties earlier this afternoon; no recent reports of severe weather, though it remains capable of dropping large hail

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:13

3:18

[Comment From BlueSky90BlueSky90: ]

Are we going to be seeing severe weather like this for a few days? My brother works road construction in northern WI and is eager to get back to work!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:18 BlueSky90

3:19

For the Twin Ports, forecast calls for heavy rain today and Wednesday, then it looks like dry conditions Thursday and Friday

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:19

3:22

[Comment From BlueSky90BlueSky90: ]

so his week may not be a complete washout. I guess we'll see.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:22 BlueSky90

3:26

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEASTERN ST. LOUIS AND NORTHEASTERN CARLTON COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM CDT...

AT 324 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED JUST WEST OF THE DULUTH AIRPORT...OR 10 MILES NORTHWEST OF DOWNTOWN DULUTH...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
DULUTH...ARNOLD...RICE LAKE TWP...CHESTER PARK ...LESTER PARK ...LAKEWOOD TWP...FRENCH RIVER...PALMERS...WILD RICE LAKE AND ISLAND LAKE.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:26

3:29

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Just went through Cloquet, No hail yet but strong gusts, blowing things around and bending small trees almost to the ground.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:29 Guest

3:30

It is really, really dark in downtown Duluth right now

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:30

3:35

Looks like the strongest part of the storm is going to miss most of Duluth. Areas on the north side of town have the best chance of seeing hail

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:35

3:35

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

sweet

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:35 Guest

3:36

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ST. LOUIS AND NORTHEASTERN CARLTON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS WEAKENED BELOW SEVERE LIMITS. HOWEVER HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF DIMES...GUSTY WINDS UP TO 45 MPH AND VERY HEAVY RAIN ARE STILL POSSIBLE WITH THIS THUNDERSTORM AS IT MOVES FROM ISLAND LAKE AND DULUTH TO FRENCH RIVER AND TWO HARBORS THROUGH 4 PM.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:36

3:36

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Had about 15 seconds of stronger wnd in Esko, and then just rain...nothing out of the ordinary

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:36 Guest

3:39

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Pouring really hard in Duluth Heights up behind Cub Foods.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:39 Guest

3:39

Heavy rain in downtown Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:39

3:49

Penny-size hail reported 5 miles NE of Duluth in past 10 minutes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:49

3:49

Pea-size hail reported near UMD and in Lakeside in the past 10 minutes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:49

3:51

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM CONTINUES TO TRACK EASTWARD BETWEEN DULUTH AND TWO HARBORS...

AT 346 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE FAR EAST SIDE OF THE CITY OF DULUTH... MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH.

THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HALF INCH DIAMETER HAIL...WIND GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH...AND FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
TWO HARBORS... LARSMONT... ALGER...
CASTLE DANGER...
HIGHWAY 61 BETWEEN DULUTH AND TWO HARBORS...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:51

3:51

[Comment From Bruce C.Bruce C.: ]

The southern edge of this storm really weakened. Looks like Proctor didn't miss some good stuff by a lot. Just rain and a little wind here, much like the person in Esko reported.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:51 Bruce C.

3:54

It looks like the Duluth area is in a lull as far as severe weather goes. I'm going to put the live blog in standby mode for now, and I'll be back later if severe weather develops again.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 3:54

3:54	[Standby] The host is placing this Live Event into Standby Mode.

5:24

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEASTERN ST. LOUIS AND SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM CDT...

AT 518 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 8 MILES NORTHWEST OF TWO HARBORS...OR 26 MILES NORTHEAST OF DULUTH...MOVING EAST-NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
TWO HARBORS...WALES...ALGER...CASTLE DANGER AND SILVER BAY.
HIGHWAY 61 BETWEEN LARSMONT AND SILVER BAY.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:24

5:24

My apologies for missing the start of this latest warning - the storm caught me in transit between two places

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:24

5:25

There also was a report of a storm possibly producing large hail over the Apostle Islands in the past hour

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:25

5:28

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DULUTH MN HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
SOUTHEASTERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

* UNTIL 615 PM CDT

* AT 521 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR ALGER...OR 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF DULUTH...AND MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
CASTLE DANGER...BEAVER BAY...SILVER BAY...FINLAND...ILLGEN CITY...
LITTLE MARAIS AND SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK.
HIGHWAY 61 BETWEEN LARSMONT AND SILVER BAY.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:28

5:34

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DULUTH MN HAS ISSUED AN

* URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR...
NORTHWESTERN AITKIN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
NORTHERN CROW WING COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
CASS COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
SOUTHERN ITASCA COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS...
WEST CENTRAL ST. LOUIS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF HIBBING...

* UNTIL 1115 PM CDT

* AT 519 PM CDT RADAR CONTINUED TO SHOW THUNDERSTORMS MOVING ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA FROM SOUTHERN CASS COUNTY...NORTHEAST THROUGH GRAND RAPIDS TOWARD HIBBING. RADAR ESTIMATES 1.5 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN IN THESE AREAS...AND A SPOTTER IN GRAND RAPIDS REPORTED WATER OVER HIGHWAY 38. RAIN WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THIS EVENING...LEADING TO MORE FLOODING.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:34

5:34

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for NE Minnesota until 1 a.m.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:34

5:42

Weather spotter reports 1.5 inches of rain in past 45 minutes in Grand Rapids

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:42

5:45

[Comment From RayeRaye: ]

alot of roads are covered with water in grand rapids,mn

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:45 Raye

5:45

Thanks for the update

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:45

5:49

[Comment From DennyDenny: ]

Are the bridges still open? Someone told me they would close at 6 due to severe weather?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:49 Denny

5:49

999 times out of 1,000, any time someone says the bridges are going to close, they're wrong

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:49

5:50

Have heard nothing about bridges being closed, and see no reason why they would be

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:50

5:52

Report from law enforcement in Grand Rapids, and a spotter in Nashwauk, of street flooding in the past 10 minutes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:52

5:52

[Comment From DennyDenny: ]

I couldn't get to Duluth from Superior on 53 in the storm yesterday. So I think you're wrong, moderator.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:52 Denny

5:52

NB 53 Superior to Duluth is closed for road construction - has been for weeks, will be until mid-summer. That's not a weather-related closure

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:52

5:54

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHWESTERN LAKE COUNTY UNTIL 615 PM CDT...

AT 547 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF CASTLE DANGER... OR 43 MILES NORTHEAST OF DULUTH...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH. PENNY SIZE HAIL MAY ALSO ACCOMPANY THESE DAMAGING WINDS.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
BEAVER BAY...SILVER BAY...ILLGEN CITY AND LITTLE MARAIS.
HIGHWAY 61 BETWEEN CASTLE DANGER AND SILVER BAY.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 5:54

6:00

Report of 4-6 inches of water on some roadways in downtown Grand Rapids

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:00

6:01

Nickel-size hail in Silver Bay at 5:59 p.m.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:01

6:03

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DULUTH MN HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
EAST CENTRAL CASS COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
NORTHWESTERN AITKIN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
SOUTHEASTERN ITASCA COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
WEST CENTRAL ST. LOUIS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

* UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT WEDNESDAY

* AT 549 PM CDT...THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUED TRAINING ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. RAINFALL ESTIMATES FROM RADAR INDICATE 3 TO 6 INCHES OF RAIN HAD FALLEN SINCE 2 PM. IN ADDITION TO THE OBSERVED HEAVY RAIN 1 TO 2 ADDITIONAL INCHES ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE.

* RUNOFF FROM THIS EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING TO OCCUR. SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE...GRAND RAPIDS...BLACKBERRY...BOVEY... CALUMET...COHASSET...COLERAINE... GUNN...HAYPOINT...HILL CITY... KEEWATIN...KELLY LAKE...LA PRAIRIE... MARBLE...NASHWAUK... PENGILLY...POKEGAMA DAM...REMER...SIDE LAKE... SWATARA AND TACONITE.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRAINED SPOTTERS REPORTED MANY AREA ROADWAYS BEING INUNDATED BY HEAVY RAIN TO LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS...NASHWAUK AND COLERAINE. HIGH WATER WAS IMPACTING HIGHWAY 38 NORTH OF GRAND RAPIDS.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:03

6:05

2-inch hail - that's egg-sized - reported at Silver Bay in past 10 minutes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:05

6:15

A tornado watch now is in effect until 1 a.m. for areas south of Duluth - Douglas, Washburn and Burnett counties in NW Wisconsin, and Pine County in Minnesota. It extends down almost - but not quite all the way - to the Twin Cities

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:15

6:22

Radar image available here: http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=DLH&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:22

6:23

Area of intense rain that hit Grand Rapids is moving slowly eastward; not sure if it will make it into Duluth, though other strong storms are possible across the entire area through this evening

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:23

6:28

It continues to be a rough night for anyone out on Lake Superior - another special marine warning just issued for western Lake Superior for the threat of large hail and dangerous winds

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:28

6:33

Anyone have weather reports from where they are?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:33

6:34

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DULUTH MN HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN AITKIN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
SOUTHEASTERN ITASCA COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

* UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT

* AT 622 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED SLOW MOVING THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAINFALL ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. THROUGH 622 PM RADAR PRECIPITATION ESTIMATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES HAD OCCURED IN THE PAST 2 HOURS OVER SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY TO SOUTHWESTERN LAKE COUNTY. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL OF 2 TO 4 INCHES IS POSSIBLE IN THE WARNED AREA.

* RUNOFF FROM THIS EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING TO OCCUR. SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE...
DULUTH...HIBBING...ADOLPH...ALBORN...ALGER...ARNOLD...AURORA...
BALL BLUFF...BIWABIK...BRIMSON...BROOKSTON...BUHL...BURNETT...
CANYON...CASTLE DANGER...CHERRY...CHISHOLM...COTTON...
CULVER...ELMER...EVELETH...FAIRBANKS...FLOODWOOD...FRANKLIN...
FREDENERG...FRENCH RIVER...GILBERT...GOODLAND AND GOWAN.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:34

6:35

This latest flash flood warning includes Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:35

6:41

[Comment From BruceBruce: ]

2.5 inches in the rain gauge....twig, mn

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:41 Bruce

6:41

Thanks for the report. The weather service is forecasting another 2-4 inches this evening, hence the flash flood warning just issued

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:41

6:46

[Comment From BruceBruce: ]

Wow...we don't need this! No snow all winter...we are making up the moisture now............

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:46 Bruce

6:46

[Comment From BruceBruce: ]

Skies very dark here...starting to pour again....twig, mn

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:46 Bruce

6:47

It looks like it'll be raining for quite a while in Twig

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:47

6:47

[Comment From SierraSierra: ]

Very gusty and dark in Eastern Duluth; sky has that greenish look.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:47 Sierra

6:48

Sky looks odd north of Duluth, too. But no severe weather reports at this time except for very heavy rain

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:48

6:49

...THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING TORRENTIAL AND FLOODING RAINS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR...

AT 630 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM WEST OF CROMWELL... TO INDEPENDENCE... TO NEAR BABBITT...MOVING EAST AT AROUND 30 MPH.

THESE STORMS WERE PRODUCING TORRENTIAL RAINFALL RATES FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES PER HOUR AND WILL MOVE INTO AREAS FROM CROMWELL... TO CLOQUET AND DULUTH... TO ISLAND LAKE...BRIMSON...TWO HARBORS AND SILVER BAY THROUGH 730 PM CDT. AS ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAIN FALLS ACROSS AREAS THAT ALREADY HAVE SEEN HEAVY RAINFALL TODAY...THE THREAT FOR FLASH FLOODING WILL INCREASE RAPIDLY...ESPECIALLY ALONG THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR WHERE NARROW AND ROCKY RIVER CHANNELS EXIST.

THIS LINE OF STORMS HAS ALREADY PRODUCED FLASH FLOODING IN THE GRAND RAPIDS AREA.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:49

6:53

[Comment From GG: ]

Where is this moisture coming from? Gulf?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:53 G

6:53

Ultimately, yes. Low pressure system is drawing up humid air from down south

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:53

6:53

That's oversimplifying it, but basically that's what is going on

Tuesday June 19, 2012 6:53

7:04

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

up in arnold skies are black to the west and low clouds are blowing inn off the lake.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:04 Guest

7:04

I'm near Arnold right now, and see the same thing. Now it's gotten very dark and big raindrops have started falling

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:04

7:05

Big raindrops - they almost sound like hail hitting the windows

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:05

7:06

...ANOTHER STRONG THUNDERSTORM AFFECTING AREAS FROM ISLAND LAKE TO TWO HARBORS...

AT 702 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR ISLAND LAKE...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING UP TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL...
WIND GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH...FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...AND EXTREMELY HEAVY RAINFALL THAT MAY RESULT IN FLASH FLOODING.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:06

7:12

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS AFFECTING NORTHERN AITKIN COUNTY...

AT 706 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR PALISADE...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING UP TO PENNY SIZE HAIL...WIND GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH...FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...AND EXTREMELY HEAVY RAINFALL THAT MAY PRODUCE FLASH FLOODING.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
BIG SANDY LAKE... SHESHEBEE... TAMARACK...
BALSAM... WRIGHT...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:12

7:13

Deluge has started just north of Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:13

7:15

Odd to not hear any thunder or see any lightning with this heavy rain moving in

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:15

7:16

Anyone in Duluth city limits - has the heavy rain reached you yet? It seems to be concentrated north of town, and I'm not sure how far it extends into the city.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:16

7:22

[Comment From SierraSierra: ]

It looks like it could open up any second

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:22 Sierra

7:25

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DULUTH MN HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
CENTRAL LAKE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
COOK COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

* UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT

* AT 711 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAINFALL ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. TRAINED SPOTTERS HAD REPORTED 1.75 INCHES IN ILLGEN CITY. PRECIPITATION ESTIMATES OF 2 INCHES PER HOUR WERE MOVING INTO THE WARNED AREA. VERY HEAVY RAIN IS EXPECTED THROUGH MIDNIGHT WITH AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES POSSIBLE.

* RUNOFF FROM THIS EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING TO OCCUR. SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE...GRAND MARAIS...EAGLE MOUNTAIN... FINLAND...FOREST CENTER...GRAND PORTAGE...HOVLAND...ILLGEN CITY...ISABELLA...LITTLE MARAIS... LUTSEN...MURPHY CITY... SAWBILL...TACONITE HARBOR...TOFTE AND WHYTE.

RAPID RUNOFF FROM AREA HIGHER TERRAIN AND CLIFFS NORTHEAST OF ILLGEN CITY ALONG HIGHWAY 61 HAS BEEN REPORTED.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:25

7:26

Watch out for flooding along Highway 61 this evening on the North Shore

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:26

7:33

Thunder north of Duluth right now; looking at radar, this next round of heavy rain appears like it will sweep across much of the city

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:33

7:37

A weather spotter in Alborn reports 4.4 inches of rain so far today, as of 7:15 p.m. Pea-sized hail reported in Hermantown in past 5 minutes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:37

7:38

[Comment From J.L.J.L.: ]

Very heavy rain in Duluth Heights now

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:38 J.L.

7:38

Pea-sized hail and torrential rain in Rice Lake Township right now

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:38

7:38

[Comment From SierraSierra: ]

Thunder and heavy downpour East duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:38 Sierra

7:39

"Sheets" of rain aptly describes what I'm seeing right now

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:39

7:41

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Pitch black in Lakeside.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:41 Guest

7:42

Report from one mile east of Two Harbors at 7:15 p.m. - I assume this along Highway 61 - spotter report relayed by National Weather Service:

DITCHES AT SIDE OF ROAD ARE FULL, AND WATER IS COMING ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. WATER LEVEL IS NOT INTO THE TRAFFIC LANES YET.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:42

7:42

[Comment From EBBEBB: ]

Must have missed Riverside and headed up. It got really dark, but it missed us.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:42 EBB

7:43

These storms are definitely tracking more over the north side of Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:43

7:47

[Comment From jjjj: ]

Dark and windy in west Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:47 jj

7:48

There are more storms to the west. If you haven't received heavy rain yet, you should quite soon.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:48

7:55

[Comment From JJ: ]

Lots a rain in cloquet

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:55 J

7:56

Weather Service is talking in very ominous terms about the flash flooding potential, particularly on the North Shore where the runoff can be very intense from higher elevations down to Lake Superior

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:56

7:56

Rainfall rates may reach 3 to 4 inches an hour in some storms this evening - that's like being in a hurricane

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:56

7:57

Report of water over Arrowhead Road between Haines and Arlington in past 15 minutes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:57

7:58

[Comment From FrankFrank: ]

The weather service in Duluth seems to talk very ominously about everything. "A life threatening snow flurry may occur briefly" or "A life-threatening wind gust to 10MPH may be expected"

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:58 Frank

7:58

Easy to say that until your basement is the one that's flooded

Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:58

8:00

Anyone reading right now from Two Harbors or farther up the North Shore? That seems to be the area of most concern right now; am curious to get some first-hand reports

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:00

8:00

[Comment From BB: ]

Rain seems to be letting up in Cloquet for now at least. Really was pushing it down hard for awhile. Ground is saturated.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:00 B

8:01

[Comment From srsr: ]

raining heavy with thunder/lighting now downtown.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:01 sr

8:03

[Comment From Clover Valley ResidentClover Valley Resident: ]

Raining Heavy right now, water was already running over the South Airport road, prior to the 8pm rains.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:03 Clover Valley Resident

8:04

Thanks for the report

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:04

8:05

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS... SOUTHEASTERN ITASCA...NORTHEASTERN AITKIN AND SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTIES UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT...

AT 734 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR ALONG WITH SURFACE OBSERVATIONS INDICATED 3 TO 5 INCHES OF RAIN FROM FLOODWOOD TO HIBBING AND FROM SILVER BAY TO TWO HARBORS. PRECIPITATION WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT BRINGING ANOTHER 2 TO 4 INCHES TO THE WARNED AREA.

LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED WATER OVER OLD HIGHWAY 61 NEAR LARSMONT RD. MAKING IT IMPASSABLE. SEVERAL CITY AND COUNTY ROADS WERE BEING IMPACTED BY OVERWHELMING RAIN RATES. BELOW ISLAND LAKE AND FISH LAKE THE CLOQUET RIVER WILL RISE RAPIDLY WITH WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THOSE RESERVOIRS AFFECTING RESIDENCE AROUND BOWMAN AND HUNTER LAKES.

SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLASH FLOODING INCLUDE...
DULUTH...HIBBING...ADOLPH...ALBORN...ALGER...ARNOLD...AURORA...BALL
BLUFF...BIWABIK...BRIMSON...BROOKSTON...BUHL...BURNETT...CANYON...
CASTLE DANGER...CHERRY...CHESTER PARK DULUTH...CHISHOLM...COTTON...
CULVER...ELMER...EVELETH...FAIRBANKS...FLOODWOOD...FRANKLIN...
FREDENBERG...FRENCH RIVER...GILBERT...GOODLAND AND GOWAN.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:05

8:05

[Comment From KaraKara: ]

Any sightings of funnel clouds yet anywhere?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:05 Kara

8:05

No, none so far

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:05

8:05

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

POURING in Denfeld area

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:05 Guest

8:05

[Comment From BrianBrian: ]

In Two Harbors, lots of water in the yard, up against the house in places. Past 3 inches for the day so far.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:05 Brian

8:05

[Comment From jj: ]

Weatherunderground is detecting tornado vortex signatures all over

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:05 j

8:06

No tornado warnings of any kind have been issued today so far. However there is the threat of possible tornadoes this evening, especially south of Duluth.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:06

8:06

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

It's really coming down in Two Harbors, some thunder and lightning as well

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:06 Guest

8:11

[Comment From Two harborsTwo harbors: ]

It is raining hard in Two Harbors right now The ground is saturated. Lots of thunder and lightning.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:11 Two harbors

8:11

[Comment From KaraKara: ]

I live in Superior, Billings Park neighborhood. The clouds above me were swirling a few minutes ago, that's why I ask.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:11 Kara

8:11

Lots of turbulent skies, but not tornadic over the Twin Ports

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:11

8:11

[Comment From ss: ]

Just please don't have the power go out

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:11 s

8:11

[Comment From EBBEBB: ]

My husband saw two funnel clouds over the lake earlier today. I wouldn't doubt they are around.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:11 EBB

8:12

Maybe, but more likely it was just swirling, low-hanging clouds - very different from actual funnel clouds. It's easy to mistake the two.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:12

8:12

[Comment From ss: ]

So are lake levels at least in good shape, since we seem to be flash flooding every other day or so? Some good should come of it.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:12 s

8:13

It certainly won't hurt, but there are much longer-term issues at play. A few rounds of heavy storms in one part of the watershed won't completely solve the problem

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:13

8:13

[Comment From MarkMark: ]

I don't think we have to worry about a Tornado hitting Superior. That would require the temp to be above freezing, which hardly ever happens.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:13 Mark

8:14

[Comment From BradBrad: ]

In Two Harbors, there's water in places I have never seen water (50 years). This is nuts!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:14 Brad

8:14

Can you elaborate on that, Brad? Any damage?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:14

8:14

1.5 inches of rain in the past hour here in Rice Lake Township

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:14

8:15

[Comment From Clover Valley ResidentClover Valley Resident: ]

Brad - What about July 4th, 1999. Water's still quite a ways from that.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:15 Clover Valley Resident

8:15

[Comment From Two harborsTwo harbors: ]

Old Hwy 61 is under water in the Larsmont area. No travel is advised in that area

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:15 Two harbors

8:17

[Comment From BradBrad: ]

There's a block on 6th Avenue where Skunk Creek has completely come out of the banks and over the street and is running through the front yards and against the houses on the other side of the street.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:17 Brad

8:17

[Comment From Clover Valley ResidentClover Valley Resident: ]

I wonder about Ledgerock grill and cottages, they're belwo the grade of old 61

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:17 Clover Valley Resident

8:18

Thanks for the updates. Anyone else with reports, please post a comment

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:18

8:18

[Comment From BradBrad: ]

I missed the 1999 event. I lived away from TH for a couple of years. Sounds like that was a good one to miss.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:18 Brad

8:20

[Comment From Clover Valley ResidentClover Valley Resident: ]

To Brad - Absolutely. I live on part of the knife out in Clover Vallery and it crested about 6 feet up from where it is right now.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:20 Clover Valley Resident

8:20

[Comment From SierraSierra: ]

Too bad ppl can't download water pictures! I'd love to see what the water buildup looks like elsewhere.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:20 Sierra

8:20

[Comment From SarahSarah: ]

3 inches of water on the newly done roads in Lakeside! Holy Cow!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:20 Sarah

8:21

If you have photos and are willing to share, you can send them to me at akrueger@duluthnews.com. If I can figure out again how to post them, I will.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:21

8:22

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

We're seeing the edge of this storm start to roll in to Thunder Bay now - supposed to be hitting us overnight. Take care Southern neighbors.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:22 Dave

8:22

You certainly don't need another flood up there. Hope you escape the worst of it

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:22

8:22

[Comment From artart: ]

lots of heavy rain yet to come according to the wunderground radar.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:22 art

8:22

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Lots of water running down 6th Ave E in Duluth. Some people are struggling to get going up the hill.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:22 Guest

8:23

[Comment From artart: ]

http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?ID=DLH®ion=a3&lat=46.84194565&lon=-92.19361115&label=Duluth%20International%2c%20MN

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:23 art

8:23

[Comment From BradBrad: ]

I like to hope the radar is wrong. We need a little break in the downpour.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:23 Brad

8:24

Water reported in the eastbound / southbound lanes of Highway 53 near Highway 194 junction northwest of Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:24

8:24

[Comment From J.L.J.L.: ]

Sounds like August-September 1972 again with the mention of 6th Avenue East...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:24 J.L.

8:25

Certainly hope not

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:25

8:25

The damage from that flood (actually, floods) was incredible

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:25

8:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Theres reports that the I35 tunnels are flooded

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:25 Guest

8:26

[Comment From artart: ]

can pretty much guarantee I'm not going to have a garden left by morning.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:26 art

8:27

Looking at traffic cams, it does appear there is some water in the tunnels. Be careful: http://www.511mn.org/default.asp?display=cameras&area=NE&textonly=false

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:27

8:27

[Comment From ss: ]

W 5th St doesn't seem to be draining very well.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:27 s

8:27

[Comment From J.L.J.L.: ]

I was very young at the time and lived on 9th Avenue East in 1972...our house amazingly didn't get a drop of water in any of those three storms.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:27 J.L.

8:29

[Comment From KaraKara: ]

Billings Park is flooooooooooooded!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:29 Kara

8:29

[Comment From jjjj: ]

Thunder and rain in west duluth, still coming done

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:29 jj

8:30

[Comment From ss: ]

If weather underground is lying about a dry week next week, I am swimming to the liquor store.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:30 s

8:30

We are supposed to get some dry weather Thursday and Friday

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:30

8:30

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Those traffic cams kinda blow. The Leif Ericson Tunnel kinda looks like a sonogram circa 1986.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:30 Guest

8:31

Of course it's not the best light. I could make out some standing water on the west side of the tunnels. Not sure if it's enough to affect traffic

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:31

8:32

From Weather Service in past 5 minutes:

0827 PM FLOOD DULUTH 46.78N 92.12W
06/19/2012 ST. LOUIS MN AMATEUR RADIO

THE FIRST TUNNEL ON I35 HEADED SOUTH IS COVERED IN WATER.
A CAR ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THROUGH AND THE HEIGHT OF THE
WATER CUT OFF THE EXHAUST AND KILLED THE ENGINE.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:32

8:34

[Comment From jj: ]

My garden is now going to be converted to a rice paddy

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:34 j

8:41

More weather service spotter reports from Duluth:

CREEK IS OVERFLOWING ONTO 3RD STREET BETWEEN 6TH AND 7TH AVE EAST. THERE IS 3-4 INCHES OF WATER ON THE ROADWAY ALONG WITH DEBRIS. CULVERT MAY BE PLUGGED OR OVEREXERTED.

IN THE TUNNEL WHERE THE NORTHBOUND EXIT FROM LAKE AVE MEETS I-35, THE INNERMOST LANE IS UNDER 3 FT OF WATER.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:41

8:42

AT THE CORNER OF 52ND AVE EAST AND GLENWOOD, MANHOLE COVER HAS COME OFF AND WATER IS SPILLING OUT.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:42

8:46

[Comment From BB: ]

I think I can open up my backyard for use as a swimming pool.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:46 B

8:46

[Comment From ss: ]

How are the new holding tanks doing? Does anyone know?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:46 s

8:46

[Comment From SierraSierra: ]

Oh jeeze, sounds like a water main break, is the road split or sunken in?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:46 Sierra

8:49

If you have photos of high water that you're willing to share, send them to akrueger@duluthnews.com and I'll post them here

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:49

8:50

..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING EXTREMELY HEAVY RAINFALL MOVING INTO NORTHWEST WISCONSIN...

AT 835 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM WENTWORTH TO DUXBURY...MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

THESE STORMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING PEA SIZE HAIL...WIND GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH...FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...AND EXTREMELY HEAVY RAINFALL THAT MAY LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING WITHIN A COUPLE OF HOURS.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
CLOVERTON... MOOSE JUNCTION... MAPLE...
HAWTHORNE... CLOVERLAND... MARKVILLE...
COZY CORNER... BLUEBERRY... BENNETT...
WAINO... RIVERSIDE... DAIRYLAND...
WAINO... OULU... LAKE NEBAGAMON...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:50

8:54

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Storm is hitting foxboro now. Heavy rain thunder and lightening

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:54 Guest

8:54

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Just had my living space remodeled, guess the basement is next since this rain is flooding my basement

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:54 Guest

8:57

The heavy rain may continue all night; this is what's off to our west, moving in the general direction of the Twin Ports:

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAINFALL MOVING INTO THE BRAINERD AREA...

AT 851 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 4 MILES EAST OF CASINO...MOVING EAST AT 35 MPH.

THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HALF INCH DIAMETER HAIL...WIND
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH...FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...AND
EXTREMELY HEAVY RAINFALL THAT MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FLOODING. SOME LOCALES MAY RECEIVE UP TO AN INCH OF ADDITIONAL RAINFALL THROUGH 10 PM CDT.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
GULL LAKE... LAKE SHORE... BAXTER...
BARROWS... NORTH LONG LAKE... PEQUOT LAKES...
NISSWA... LAKE HUBERT... BRAINERD...
MERRIFIELD... LEGIONVILLE... LAKE HUBERT...
JENKINS... BREEZY POINT... EDWARD LAKE...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:57

8:57

[Comment From LynLyn: ]

Siren going off in Superior near UWS. Why??

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:57 Lyn

8:58

I have no idea. There is no tornado warning. It may be a malfunction caused by flooding

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:58

8:58

[Comment From jlangjlang: ]

Any hail anyone can report?? Location of hail, plz?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:58 jlang

8:58

No large hail at the moment, but egg-sized hail was reported around 6 p.m. at Silver Bay. Quarter-size hail at Cornucopia earlier.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:58

8:58

[Comment From KaraKara: ]

All I hear in Superior is ambulance/police sirens.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:58 Kara

8:58

[Comment From JoanJoan: ]

From the freeway cameras, it looks like there is an accident on I 535 going south towards the high bridge. Anybody know anything about that?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:58 Joan

8:58

[Comment From bp davebp dave: ]

Superior doesn't have sirens

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:58 bp dave

8:59

I have no info about the accident.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 8:59

9:00

Ditches reported full, spilling onto County Highway 2 near Two Harbors

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:00

9:00

[Comment From LynLyn: ]

Must be something just at UWS...I didn't think we had sirens!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:00 Lyn

9:04

[Comment From KaraKara: ]

I just put two and two together - police/ambulance sirens, I 535 accident.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:04 Kara

9:04

[Comment From KaraKara: ]

I don't see anything on the cams, besides construction equipment.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:04 Kara

9:04

[Comment From StacieStacie: ]

Yet another round starting in Grand Rapids

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:04 Stacie

9:05

Keep the reports coming - we appreciate hearing from you

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:05

9:06	[Comment From StacieStacie : ] Car lot in Grand Rapids Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:06

9:07

Thanks for the photo

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:07

9:07

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

Are there any road closures in Duluth???

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:07 Patti

9:08

Things are changing very rapidly right now. I've heard lots of reports of water on roadways, but few reports of total, formal closures. One of them is Scenic 61 at Larsmont. If anyone knows of others, please post

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:08

9:11

The News Tribune's Mike Creger just got back to Duluth from Two Harbors; here's his account of what he saw:

At about 8 p.m., Scenic Highway 61 was closed in Larsmont as water rushed over the road. Even the roadway on the higher Highway 61 Expressway had water standing on it south and east of Two Harbors as water rushed from streams and off rock faces. The Knife River ran high and brown.

In Duluth, Superior Street was impassable at 8:40 just before it met the expressway as small rapids formed in about a foot of water. The street was covered entirely by up to six inches of water throughout most of Lakeside and at street crossings at higher elevations in Congdon Park. In some areas along Superior Street, water spouted through manhole covers out of storm water mains.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:11

9:11	[Comment From StacieStacie : ] Grand Rapids Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:11

9:12

[Comment From mariamaria: ]

miss MN and the Iron Range, but not now!!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:12 maria

9:12

[Comment From annann: ]

A friend said the sirens by UWS are for flooding. She called 911 to find out.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:12 ann

9:13

[Comment From KaraKara: ]

Thank you, ann. I've been trying to Google if we have any sirens or not since!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:13 Kara

9:13

[Comment From mariamaria: ]

please send some of your rain to northern Colorado where we have fire devastation

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:13 maria

9:14

Certainly can be feast or famine when it comes to rain around the US

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14

9:16

[Comment From LynLyn: ]

Thanks!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:16 Lyn

9:16

[Comment From Bruce C.Bruce C.: ]

Picture of the Little League field in Proctor. This was probably an hour ago, so I'm guessing it's much worse now. https://twitter.com/BruceCiskie/status/215251976194236416/photo/1

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:16 Bruce C.

9:16

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

any bad storms headed to the Moose Lake area?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:16 Guest

9:17

Strong storms and heavy rain are possible in Moose Lake overnight.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:17

9:18

Looks like Duluth may have a lull from the heavy rain for a time here... but there are more storms building out to the west

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18

9:18

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Thanks..

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18 Guest

9:18

[Comment From Northland AddictNorthland Addict: ]

Whats the over night for Two Harbors and north looking like?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18 Northland Addict

9:18

[Comment From bp davebp dave: ]

You know there is too much water when flat areas have several inches of standing water...like Billings Park now has.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18 bp dave

9:19

More heavy rain possible overnight across the region, including Two Harbors

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19

9:23

[Comment From DawnDawn: ]

No lull in Piedmont, still windy and raining super hard.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:23 Dawn

9:23

[Comment From mariamaria: ]

i used to live in Lakeside and remember those storms and my car floating; now I live in northern Co with the devastating fires - no matter where you live, it's something........

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:23 maria

9:23

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

The wind just really picked up big time here by Eklund and Maple Grove Rd.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:23 Patti

9:24

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

have a lull down on london rd

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:24 Guest

9:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I have heard that 61 is flooded at floodbay north of two harbors, can anyone confirm this?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 Guest

9:25

I also saw a report of flooding on 61 in that area, but cannot confirm

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25

9:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

might be time to take the dog out, I don't need the mess in the house along with the wet basement

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 Guest

9:26

[Comment From DawnDawn: ]

Calming down a bit in Piedmont area. Still windy.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 Dawn

9:26

[Comment From BretBret: ]

Earlier today I said "Six inches of rain over four days likely won't happen again." Now we might get six inches over the course of a few hours! Ugh. Climate change ain't fun.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 Bret

9:27

Here's a link to radar: http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=DLH&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

The initial push of heavy rain is out over Lake Superior, but there are plenty of other storms trailing behind back west to Brainerd and beyond

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:27

9:28

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Poisonous spider/Snake/Hurricane/Earthquake report: All's clear in Superior. Not such a bad place to be, these days :)

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:28 Guest

9:29

Spotter reports 4.68 inches of rain today (and counting) at Floodwood as of 9:25 p.m.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29

9:29

Weather Service relaying spotter report of 6 inches over Highway 61 at County Road 6 near Little Marais

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29

9:30

That's 6 inches of water over Highway 61

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:30

9:30

[Comment From bp davebp dave: ]

That radar is showing a growing storm over Brainerd heading this way. GREAT?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:30 bp dave

9:32

[Comment From guestguest: ]

floodbay north of two harbors is where the creek that runs thru the golf course empties into lake superior.. that creek is as high as i've ever seen.. but i havent been out to floodbay so i cannot 100% confir

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 guest

9:32

[Comment From oscarthegrouchoscarthegrouch: ]

Highway 61 Flood Bay east of Two Harbors is flooded over. Very dangerous. Also some flooding over the highway near Betty's Pies parking lot.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 oscarthegrouch

9:32

Thanks for the updates

Report from the DNT's Jimmy Bellamy that drivers should avoid the I-35 tunnels - lots of standing water, some lanes blocked in the past 20 minutes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32

9:37

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WEST CENTRAL ST.
LOUIS...SOUTHEASTERN ITASCA...NORTHWESTERN AITKIN AND EAST CENTRAL CASS COUNTIES UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT...

AT 918 PM CDT...RADAR CONTINUED TO INDICATE SHOWERS AND STORMS MOVING ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. RADAR ESTIMATES 4 TO 6 INCHES OF RAIN HAS ALREADY FALLEN IN THIS AREA...WITH ADDITIONAL RAINFALL OF AN INCH OR TWO STILL POSSIBLE. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS REPORTED A LOT OF FLOODING IN GRAND RAPIDS...AND OTHER FLOODING LIKELY EXISTS ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. PLEASE REPORT ANY FLOODING TO LOCAL ENFORCEMENT FOR RELAY TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

RUNOFF FROM THIS EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING TO OCCUR. SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLASH FLOODING INCLUDE...
GRAND RAPIDS...BLACKBERRY...BOVEY...CALUMET... COHASSET...COLERAINE...GUNN...HAYPOINT...HILL CITY... KEEWATIN...KELLY LAKE...LA PRAIRIE...MARBLE...NASHWAUK...PENGILLY... POKEGAMA DAM...REMER...SIDE LAKE...SWATARA AND TACONITE.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37

9:37

[Comment From SksSks: ]

Power out here in Munger.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37 Sks

9:37

[Comment From SierraSierra: ]

There is no more room for water in my backyard, it is now flowing through my garage, two mini rivers!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37 Sierra

9:37

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

thanks oscar, the hubby is making that trip home early in the morning from silver bay, could be interesting

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37 Guest

9:44

[Comment From HeatherHeather: ]

Coleraine..still thunder ,lightning,and rain isn't letting up..

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 Heather

9:44

[Comment From DawnDawn: ]

Radar looking interesting to the west.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 Dawn

9:44

[Comment From bp davebp dave: ]

Watching the NBA game and Justin Liles just came on and said three feet of water in the I-35 tunnel area.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 bp dave

9:46

[Comment From weathergirlweathergirl: ]

Many roads under water in Two Harbors - and possibly at least one house on the south side of town.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:46 weathergirl

9:47

Thanks for the report

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:47

9:50

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS...
SOUTHEASTERN ITASCA...NORTHEASTERN AITKIN AND SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTIES UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT...

AT 940 PM CDT...THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUE ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. THROUGH 830 PM...AROUND 4.5 INCHES OF RAIN WAS REPORTED NEAR ISLAND LAKE AND NEAR FLOODWOOD...WITH RADAR ESTIMATES OF 2 TO 6 INCHES OVER THE WARNED AREA.

RUNOFF FROM THIS EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING TO OCCUR. SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLASH FLOODING INCLUDE... DULUTH...HIBBING...ADOLPH...ALBORN... ALGER...ARNOLD...AURORA...BALL BLUFF...BIWABIK... BRIMSON...BROOKSTON...BUHL...BURNETT...CANYON...
CASTLE DANGER...CHERRY...CHISHOLM...COTTON...
CULVER...ELMER...EVELETH...FAIRBANKS...FLOODWOOD...FRANKLIN...
FREDENBERG...FRENCH RIVER...GILBERT...GOODLAND AND GOWAN.

THE FLOODWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS ADVISED NO TRAVEL AS MANY STREETS AND ROADS ARE FLOODED AT THIS TIME. SEVERAL REPORTS OF WATER OVER HIGHWAY 61 ALONG THE NORTH SHORE HAVE COME INTO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FROM LARSMONT TO SILVER BAY. AREA ROADWAYS HAVE BECOME OVERWHELMED WITH THE HIGH RAIN RATES AND DRAINAGE DITCHES ARE FULL OR OVER FILLED. ADDITIONAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED AS OVERLAND FLOW MOVES THROUGH CREEKS AND STREAMS TOWARDS LARGER RIVERS.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:50

9:50

Very heavy rain has started again north of Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:50

9:51

[Comment From ss: ]

I suppose we can't all just stay home tomorrow to let the city drain a bit?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:51 s

9:56

[Comment From Ju JuJu Ju: ]

Lots of rain in Saginaw. Little Grand Lake level pretty high.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:56 Ju Ju

9:56

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

Pouring at Eklund and Maple Grove really hard!!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:56 Patti

9:56

[Comment From &e&e: ]

just got home to duluth from two harbors. many areas of the roadway are under deep water, including the main road through two harbors.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:56 &e

9:58

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

Add the wind is crazy too!!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:58 Patti

9:58

Spotter reports 5.3 inches of rain (and counting) today near Grand Rapids as of 9:10 p.m.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:58

10:05

[Comment From CC: ]

Do you know how much rain has been received at the airport so far?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:05 C

10:05

There seems to be a glitch in reporting the airport rain totals online. WLSSD rain gauges show 2.5 inches today in Hermantown.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:05

10:06

I've seen two inches in Rice Lake Township in less than three hours this evening

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:06

10:06

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Heaviest rain yet falling in Lakewood twp.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:06 Guest

10:06

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

Oh my goodness severe rain, wind, lightening, and thunder up here in Duluth Heights!!!! Yikes!! I'm seeing that Duluth Police is advising emergency travel only in the Duluth area!!!!!!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:06 Patti

10:06

[Comment From ss: ]

pouring again in denfeld. Y'know I wanted a longer lull in the rain.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:06 s

10:06

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Any reports from West Duluth?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:06 Guest

10:06

There's one

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:06

10:07

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Strong thunder and lightning downtown as of 10:02pm

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:07 Guest

10:21

[Comment From BKBK: ]

Raining again in Morgan Park.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:21 BK

10:21

[Comment From Matthew BMatthew B: ]

We have had 6.45 inches of rain so far today in Gnesen Township.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:21 Matthew B

10:21

[Comment From waldowaldo: ]

nice and quiet in International Falls.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:21 waldo

10:21

[Comment From ZuskaZuska: ]

Rain just kicked in again in Lakeside, with lots of thunder.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:21 Zuska

10:21

[Comment From SS: ]

I'm throwing my rain gauge away. It brings nothing but stomach ache.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:21 S

10:21

[Comment From JJ: ]

Lakeside - Pouring rain, street looks like a river, thunder and lightening. Basement is flooded. Make it stop!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:21 J

10:21

[Comment From JermJerm: ]

Manhole on Jefferson took a flying leap. Sewage spilling out on 30th West and Superior St.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:21 Jerm

10:22

The Minnesota State Patrol has closed State Highway 61 between Duluth and Two Harbors, and also at the Silver Creek Tunnel, because of flooding from heavy rain, Lake County Emergency Management reported this evening.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is advising no travel in those areas until further notice.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:22

10:22

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Storm is so bad it's knocked my satellite offline so I can't watch NBA finals

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:22 Guest

10:22

[Comment From BrittanyBrittany: ]

Any reports from the South Shore of Lake Superior on Highway 13? Around the Amnicon River?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:22 Brittany

10:22

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

at one point it looked like rapids going down house street in Gary. I checked rain gauge and have got 3 inches of rain here at my house in Gary

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:22 Guest

10:22

Sorry for the delay in posting comments; was updating the closure info for Highway 61 between Duluth and Two Harbors

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:22

10:23

Duluth police are asking drivers to stay off city streets this evening because of flooding

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:23

10:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I think I just saw Noah's Ark go under the lift bridge

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:25 Guest

10:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Lakeside - Our dish has been out all evening/night. Glad I can count on you all to keep me informed...Thanks!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:25 Guest

10:25

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

Thank you so much for having this blog...it is very informative!! I appreciate all the comments and the updating of weather statements!!! You are all awesome!!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:25 Patti

10:25

Thanks to everyone reading and posting reports. We're glad to be able to provide information ASAP in a situation like this

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:25

10:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Looking for any updates for the west Duluth area of 60th and cody

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:25 Guest

10:26

Haven't heard much from West Duluth this evening... anyone care to give some info for that area?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:26

10:26

[Comment From ss: ]

I think the tv weathermen should act more grumpy or sympathetic or something. Instead of vaguely enthused.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:26 s

10:27

It's probably less enthusiasm, more adrenaline

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:27

10:27

[Comment From PaulPaul: ]

Really pouring in the East End of Duluth. Glad we have new gutters and downspouts.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:27 Paul

10:27

[Comment From ss: ]

Pouring around 40th W. If we are not to drive, do we all get to stay home tomorrow?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:27 s

10:27

Hopefully the flooding will have subsided by the morning commute. We'll have updates in the morning

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:27

10:27

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

Hi all, I am supposed to drive up to the Silver Bay area tomorrow from Minneapolis to join my parents for vacation, any reports on the county roads that might be alternate routes for 61?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:27 John

10:28

If 61 is closed north of Two Harbors, that bodes poorly for the one alternate - County Road 3. Someone from up there can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm sure that's going to be in terrible shape, too

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:28

10:29

I have no idea how long the 61 closures will last - if it's just standing water, or if there was damage to the roadway that will require more length repairs

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:29

10:29

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

This nana gives you permission! lol

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:29 Patti

10:29

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

significant flooding in rice lake township between Norton rd and Calvary rd off of rice lake road, my rain gauge says 5 inches so far today

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:29 Guest

10:32

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Manhole cover/s on Jefferson Street are no longer in place. Sewage flowing out on 30th Ave. West.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:32 Jeremy

10:32

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

From the lack of comments/responses from the west Duluth area I am hoping they may have faired better then other areas.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:32 Guest

10:32

[Comment From KK: ]

A car is halfway under water in superior's central park

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:32 K

10:33

Thanks for the update - someone posted a photo of that on our Twitter feed

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:33

10:33

[Comment From LindaLinda: ]

Live in Lake Side Area Duluth... Basement is flooding

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:33 Linda

10:33

[Comment From BenChBenCh: ]

I know it is mainly flooding, and earlier there was some hail- is there any worry of large hail or tornadoes from the storms to the west?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:33 BenCh

10:34

Severe weather threat is diminishing, but not entirely gone. Heavy rain is by far the biggest issue. Hail, winds - becoming less so

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:34

10:34

[Comment From lauralaura: ]

Any updates from the ely area? Supposed to leave on a canoe trip in the morning...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:34 laura

10:34

Ely has had steady rain but nothing like what's been seen in Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:34

10:35

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

What's your twitter?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:35 John

10:35

[Comment From KaraKara: ]

What is the twitter feeds name?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:35 Kara

10:35

Duluth News Tribune Twitter handle is @duluthnews

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:35

10:35

[Comment From Two harborsTwo harbors: ]

The rain has become very heavy again in Two Harbors. The alternate routes from Duluth to Silver Bay will not be a good alternative if the ditches have flooded the roadways.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:35 Two harbors

10:36

County Road 3 is the only option aside from driving all the way to Isabella, right? And County Road 3 is a fairly rough gravel road in spots up toward Beaver Bay - or at least it was the last time I drove it. So I think it must be a mess with all this rain

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:36

10:36

[Comment From ss: ]

Laura, you could just take the canoe to Ely?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:36 s

10:36

Good point

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:36

10:36

[Comment From DrewDrew: ]

East Entrance to Morgan Park is reportedly flooded and temporarily closed.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:36 Drew

10:36

Yes, we've seen photos from there.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:36

10:36

[Comment From BarbEBarbE: ]

Raining heavily right now in South Superior

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:36 BarbE

10:38

[Comment From EricEric: ]

Woodland, basement flooded...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:38 Eric

10:38

My sump pump is running constantly, but hanging on so far.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:38

10:39

[Comment From BrittanyBrittany: ]

@DNT I'm sure driving all the way up to Isabella would be just as bad as traveling on Hwy 3

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:39 Brittany

10:39

Good point

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:39

10:39

[Comment From ss: ]

Thank you City of Duluth for helping me get a sump pump.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:39 s

10:41

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

It appears by the radar that the huge storm cell that's coming out of Brainerd area is headed right for us.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:41 Patti

10:41

[Comment From ChrisgChrisg: ]

Alternate route from Two Harbors to Silver Bay would be Hwy 2 north to Forest Hwy 11 then to Silver Bay, It's 22 miles further than running the shore.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:41 Chrisg

10:41

[Comment From CarolCarol: ]

Basement is flooding and I probably have 3-4 inches of sitting water on the street infront of my house in Woodland.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:41 Carol

10:42

You would be correct. We'll see if it holds its strength

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:42

10:42

Interesting fact: Aitkin County, in whole or in part, is under the following right now: Flood Warning, Flash Flood Warning, Flood Advisory, Flood Watch and Flash Flood Watch

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:42

10:42

Kind of confusing

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:42

10:43

Bottom line: Lots of water

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:43

10:43

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

I no longer have a sidewalk in front of my house by 40th West, Nice river though :D

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:43 Jeremy

10:43

[Comment From HeidiHeidi: ]

Park Point isn't too bad.... Shop vacing the basement but I've seen worse

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:43 Heidi

10:43

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

Any word on the state of Hwy 2 and 11?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:43 John

10:44

No, have not heard anything beyond full ditches along Highway 2 in Lake County

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:44

10:44

[Comment From jjjj: ]

West Duluth Grand ave at 67th has about 6" of water, there is a problem with drainage.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:44 jj

10:44

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

I'l say...wow!! lol Your right!!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:44 Patti

10:44

[Comment From MachelleMachelle: ]

We live on hwy 61 in Two Harbors next to the underpass and it has opened and closed all night long. Currently there is one lane open. The creek next to the underpass has now become a lake. The culvert is jammed with debris and is causing it to rise along with the fact there is substantial rain coming down again. About 2 hours ago the lower part of 6th ave was flooded up to the houses doors and porches.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:44 Machelle

10:45

Thanks. Bigger issue seems to be south of town in Larsmont area, where the total closure is reported

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:45

10:45

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

How are the Duluth sewers holding up to all this rain?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:45 Andy

10:45

Reportedly not so great. But way too early to tell for sure

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:45

10:46

[Comment From KathieKathie: ]

Anyone know how much rain we've gotten in Cloquet?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:46 Kathie

10:48

[Comment From SS: ]

I'm going to build an Ark tomorrow. Anyone know how long a cubit is?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:48 S

10:48

[Comment From LarryLarry: ]

61 is closed from superior shores to silver creek. We are stranded in between at Betty's pies. Co. Rd. 3 is closed where silver creek crosses. Gonna be a long night!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:48 Larry

10:49

Who's all there with you, Larry? Other travelers? Any emergency officials to make sure you're all OK?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:49

10:49

[Comment From BrittanyBrittany: ]

The a sewer near Greysolon in DT Duluth was spewing like crazy. Looked like a water fountain shooting up.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:49 Brittany

10:49

[Comment From J.L.J.L.: ]

A cubit is 18 inches...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:49 J.L.

10:49

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

1 cubit = 45.72 centimeters

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:49 Jeremy

10:49

Good to know

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:49

10:51

[Comment From JmoreJmore: ]

Superior shores resort first floor is flooded and all guests were moved to different levels the lake and creek combined as one and the whole grounds is under water

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:51 Jmore

10:51

[Comment From LarryLarry: ]

Lots of trees and debris in the road at silver creek. Can't imagine there's a road left under the flowing river

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:51 Larry

10:51

[Comment From LarryLarry: ]

We're fine, so far. On high ground. Was just returning home from SAMs club, so lots of food in the car.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:51 Larry

10:52

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Still getting Heavy Rain and wind by 40th Ave. West Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:52 Jeremy

10:53

[Comment From chesterchester: ]

Can you distinguish scenic 61 vs. expressway as far as closure?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:53 chester

10:53

Both closed, as far as we know. Scenic closed first, later reported that Expressway was closed too in Larsmont area

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:53

10:54

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Super One foods in West Duluth is unable to process Cards

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:54 Jeremy

10:55

Power out?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:55

10:55

[Comment From LarryLarry: ]

There's a few cars in the northbound lane at silver creek. Lots coming south backed up into the tunnel

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:55 Larry

10:56

Thanks for the updates from there

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:56

10:56

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Nope power is still on

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:56 Jeremy

10:57

[Comment From LarryLarry: ]

Raining very hard here at Betty's pies yet

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:57 Larry

10:58

Looks like Duluth, North Shore are in for an extended period of heavy rain: http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=DLH&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:58

10:58

[Comment From jjjj: ]

Rain and lighting still going on in west Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:58 jj

10:59

[Comment From BobBob: ]

Any word on conditions north of Silver Bay?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:59 Bob

11:00

Had reports of water over 61 earlier in the Little Marais area. I have to assume there is more than just that

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:00

11:03

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

Darn, Little Marais is where the resort is I am supposed to go to

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:03 John

11:03

[Comment From THTH: ]

Lake Co Emergency Management advising no travel in Lake Co until further notice.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:03 TH

11:03

Thanks for the reminder

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:03

11:03

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

Looks like Cloquet is about to get nailed by another cell any minute.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:03 Andy

11:04

Yes, that one is taking aim at Cloquet and Duluth. No reports of severe weather from it other than more heavy rain

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:04

11:04

[Comment From BenChBenCh: ]

Duluth police just released this:

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:04 BenCh

11:04

[Comment From BenChBenCh: ]

http://www.duluthmn.gov/press_releases/templates/display.cfm?id=1744

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:04 BenCh

11:04

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Any word on Island Lake Reservoir? They were getting hammered earlier today too.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:04 Scott

11:05

Had a report of 4.66 inches of rain (and counting) earlier this evening from Island Lake. Weather Service also made mention of this earlier:

BELOW ISLAND LAKE AND FISH LAKE THE CLOQUET RIVER WILL RISE RAPIDLY WITH WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THOSE RESERVOIRS AFFECTING RESIDENCE AROUND BOWMAN AND HUNTER LAKES.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:05

11:05

[Comment From markmark: ]

power out on the south side of cloquet

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:05 mark

11:07

Starting to see some more widespread outages around the area, including 645 customers without power along Jean Duluth Road and surrounding area. Info on MN Power's outage map: http://mnpower.outagemaps.com/core_site/mnpower.html

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:07

11:09

[Comment From ZuskaZuska: ]

Let's hear it for the fabulous emergency crews/police that are out there barricading while we sit warm and dry in our homes. Hope they all stay safe!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:09 Zuska

11:09

Well said

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:09

11:10

[Comment From BillBill: ]

Does the Highway 61 closure include the expressway?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:10 Bill

11:11

As far as we know, yes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:11

11:11

[Comment From CarolCarol: ]

This blog is teriffic! Thank you for keeping us up to date!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:11 Carol

11:11

You're welcome. Happy to be a clearinghouse for all the information out there tonight

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:11

11:11

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

NWS showing 4.96" in lake county/Two Harbors

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:11 Guest

11:12

[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

Thank you to all the emergency crews!!!!! You are so appreciated!!!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:12 Patti

11:12

[Comment From AmandaAmanda: ]

Hi You guys! I just signed in. Do you know how Hwy 35 is, from Duluth to Esko? Thanks!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:12 Amanda

11:12

It's open... beyond that, I assume it's slow going. Anyone care to chime in about conditions on I-35 from Duluth south?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:12

11:12

[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ]

Suppose to be staying at Superior Shores in Two Harbors the next three nights...yikes! May not be happening now!

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:12 Brandon

11:13

Would be good to call them in the morning

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:13

11:13

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

are widespread power outages expected?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:13 Guest

11:13

Expected? Not sure. Possible, yes

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:13

11:13

But we're not supposed to see much severe wind from here on out, so that will be one less threat to power lines

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:13

11:15

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Burlington Bay beach in Two Harbors - washing out to sea; it'll come in again, always has. New parking area washed out, boat landing with major erosion, road covered with H2O.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:15 Guest

11:16

Is that by the campground?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:16

11:17

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Yes, right next door.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:17 Guest

11:17

[Comment From JmoreJmore: ]

Yes right by the campground

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:17 Jmore

11:18

If Larry is still reading this from the parking lot at Betty's Pies where he was stranded, can you send me a phone number where we might reach you tomorrow? We'd like to hear how the night went. E-mail me at akrueger@duluthnews.com, or type a comment here (I'll get the number, but I won't approve it for posting for all to see)

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:18

11:18

[Comment From SarahSarah: ]

Heavy rain in cloquet again

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:18 Sarah

11:19

[Comment From JmoreJmore: ]

Wish I could post pictures here

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:19 Jmore

11:19

There is a way; someone else did earlier. Or just e-mail them to me at akrueger@duluthnews.com and I can post

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:19

11:19

[Comment From KathieKathie: ]

Really coming down in Cloquet again.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:19 Kathie

11:19

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Two Feet of water coming down 2nd St. In Proctor, fire department heading down there to close the road.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:19 Jeremy

11:19

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

Mark, where in Cloquet is power out?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:19 Andy

11:20

You can track MN Power power outages here: http://mnpower.outagemaps.com/core_site/mnpower.html

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:20

11:20

[Comment From BarbEBarbE: ]

Click on the paper clip to attach an image

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:20 BarbE

11:20

Thanks, Barb

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:20

11:21

[Comment From BarbEBarbE: ]

It is pouring again in South Superior

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:21 BarbE

11:23

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Is this heading towards Thunder Bay or is it going the other way?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:23 Guest

11:23

It is heading toward Thunder Bay - some of it at least - but I see no flood warnings posted for the city at this time

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:23

11:24

[Comment From judyjudy: ]

is just terrible in two harbors and north .... just drove down 61 from split rock about 2 hoursago, never so scared in my life. road literally breaking apart, pieces of asphalt all over...water standing, debris all over.....actually felt my vehicle float for a moment

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:24 judy

11:24

[Comment From denadena: ]

Canyon mn. On hwy 53 is pretty bad...flooded roads! Rain and thunder/lighting but our power is still on...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:24 dena

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[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Lake Ave northbound I35 Closing

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:24 Jeremy

11:25

I do not have confirmation of that, but would not be surprised

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:25

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[Comment From jjjj: ]

wind, lightning, and some rain in west Duluth. Plenty of water on the ground.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:25 jj

11:25

Very heavy rain just started again north of Duluth

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:25

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[Comment From thunderbay2thunderbay2: ]

Wow sounds bad, we had it bad here a couple of weeks ago, its raining it Thunder Bay and we were on a watch....sounds like you guys are getting what we had with the roads

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:25 thunderbay2

11:26

Yes, saw some of the photos from Thunder Bay a few weeks back and that was some incredible damage. We'll have to wait until morning to see just how bad it is here

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:26

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[Comment From TerriTerri: ]

Very heavy rain Morris Thomas in Hermantown

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:27 Terri

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[Comment From BenBen: ]

Massive amount of flooding in both of my basements. Water has no where to go. City streets cant keep up.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:27 Ben

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Got to take one more shot at this... Larry up on Highway 61 at Betty's Pies - are you still logged on here?

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:27

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[Comment From judyjudy: ]

now road is closed from duluth to two harbors. just heard a page for priority one transport from the TH hospital to st Lukes so don't know how they can achieve that. is flooded at RR underpass and scanner conversation says that the airport road outside of town is gone; someone trapped in a vehicle there

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:29 judy

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[Comment From RickRick: ]

Total rainfall at the Duluth airport??

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:29 Rick

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It was between 3 and 4 inches last I checked

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:29

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[Comment From WadeWade: ]

Rocking and rolling here in pike lake again.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:29 Wade

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[Comment From PattiPatti: ]

The radar to the west is crazy looking.....eeeeks!! It just keeps building more storms....

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:29 Patti

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...THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAINS HEADING TOWARD TWIN PORTS...

AT 1122 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM SCANLON TO NICKERSON...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

THESE STORMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING PEA SIZE HAIL...WIND GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH...FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...HEAVY DOWNPOURS...

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
WEST DULUTH... PROCTOR... HARLIS...
GARY NEW DULUTH... NEW DULUTH... FOND DU LAC...
FOXBORO... DULUTH... PATZAU...
OLIVER... SUPERIOR... CHAFFEY...
SOUTH RANGE... WENTWORTH... HAWTHORNE...

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:30

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[Comment From judyjudy: ]

to the person who is wondering about Betty's Pies area? completely flooded north of Two Harbors...Silver Creek and Stewart River over the highway

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:30 judy

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Thanks, we heard there were people stranded at Betty's and would like to get a phone number where we can check on them tomorrow

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:30

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[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

Was just told by Duluth Public Works employee that over 60 manhole covers have blown off and have turned into geysers. Storm runoff across the alley from the co-op is overflowing massive amounts of water and washing out roads and foundations.

Tuesday June 19, 2012 11:32 John