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Flash Flood — Ramsey, MN

Jul 5, 2020

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A thunderstorm developed over the eastern Twin Cities Metro area during the afternoon of Sunday, July 5th. This storm was nearly stationary for an hour and produced up to 2 inches of rainfall in a short period of time. Four separate flood reports were noted with roads temporarily closed around Maplewood.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 891579). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Ramsey, MN

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

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