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Flash Flood — Cook, MN

Jun 18, 2024

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a stationary surface front, in conjunction with an anomalously moist airmass over the Northland, resulting in widespread flash flooding. NWS Duluth issued seven Flash Flood Warnings (across much of NE MN and the Bayfield Peninsula), three of which were upgraded to include a considerable tag for life threatening flash flooding. Additionally, severe thunderstorms occurred ahead of the heaviest rainfall, prompting eight Tornado Warnings (near Ely and between Leech Lake an

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1196637). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Cook, MN

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