A warning for the flood was published by the National Weather Service in Duluth at 6:14 pm on Tuesday 15 July.
This warning initially applied to the provinces of Burnett, Douglas and Washburn, but Washburn County was then removed in a later warning.
The NWS warns: “Turn around, don't drown when you come across flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Note your environment and do not ride flooded roads. Reported observed floods to local emergency services or law enforcement and to the National Weather Service in Duluth if you can do this safely. Floods can be reported to the National Weather Service on 1-800-685-8612. ”
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What do NWS -Meteorologists say?
At 7:47 pm the NWS issued a statement with the following information:
“At 7:47 pm Cdt on Tuesday, Doppler -Radar and automated rainmeters indicated thunderstorms that produced heavy rain showers over the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inch rain has fallen. Extra rainfall up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash floods are on the corridor or expected.
DANGER: Life -threatening flash floods. Thunderstorms that produce flash floods.
SOURCE: Radar and automated meters.
Influence: Life -threatening flash flames of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience floods include: Barnes, Drummond, Upper Eau Claire Lake, Middle Eau Claire Lake, Lake Owen and Rainbow Lake Wilderness.
What is a flash flame?
A flash flow is a flood caused by heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period, generally less than six hours, according to the NWS. Flash floods are usually characterized by furious torrents after heavy rainfall. A flash flow can be suddenly and violent and it takes only a few minutes to develop. It is possible to experience a flash flow in areas that do not get rain immediately.
What is the difference between a flash flood watch and a warning for the flood?
A warning for the flood is issued when a flood is or occurs, says the NWS. If you are in a flood area, you must immediately go to High Ground. The NWS gives a flash flood watch when flash floods is possible.
What to do during a flood warning
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If advised to evacuate, do this immediately.
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Use a radio or television operated on batteries to get the latest emergency information.
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Do not run through flood water. Only six centimeters of flood water can be wipe off your feet if it moves quickly.
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Turn around, don't drown; Do not drive in a flooded street. Cars can be wiped out by two feet moving water or there may be unseen damage to the road. If you come to a flooded area, turn around and go a different way. Most flood -related deaths are caused by people driving through water.
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Watch out for fire sailing.
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Stay alert, put on weather reports.
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Don't let children play in running water. Waters can hide rocks, trees and debris.
This weather report was automatically generated with the help of information from the National Weather Service and a story written and rated by an editor.
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Flash Flood Warning published for Douglas and Burnett Counties
