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Flash Flood — Carlton, MN

Jun 4, 2024

A few storms developed during the afternoon and early evening hours of the 4th across east-central Minnesota in the wake of a warm front. A few of the stronger storms produced minor wind damage in the I-35 corridor of east-central Minnesota along with heavy rainfall resulting in minor road washouts.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1196068). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Carlton, MN

This event is one of many recorded floods in Carlton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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