Flash Flood — Clay, Minnesota

2023-08-05 to 2023-08-06 · near Moorhead, Clay, Minnesota

Event narrative

Public reports stranded vehicles in Moorhead due to flooded roadways.

Wider weather episode

After reports of over 3 inches of rain fell, water began to pool in urban areas in Cass and Clay counties. Numerous reports of flooding came in after an areal flood advisory was issued.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1133045. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.