Jul 6, 1996
Heavy thunderstorm rains caused the closure of several highways in the Duluth area, including State Highway 61, 11 miles northeast of Duluth, which was covered with 8 inches of water. The Northshore Scenic Railroad tracks just northeast of Duluth were washed out. Other city streets, county roads, and rural driveways suffered washouts, and the city of Duluth experienced sewer overflows. A total of 2.33 inches of rain fell at Duluth International Airport, setting a new record for the date.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5583552). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in St. Louis County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.