Category: record precipitation
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🌧️ Localized 1–2″ Rain Band Hits Head of the Lake as Duluth Airport Sets New Record
It was definitely a strange rainfall pattern this time, with many spots across the Northland seeing only about a quarter to half inch or less. But one area really stood out — at the head of Lake Superior, where a band of heavier rain parked itself for a few hours…
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Flood Warning for the South Kawishiwi River near Ely; Crest Expected Friday Evening
Latest precipitation statistics for Duluth, Minnesota All the numbers are in the positive range, so precipitation in Duluth is looking good so far this year. We’ll see if that trend continues moving forward. Month to dateTotal: 3.66″Departure: +1.33″ Since March 1Total: 4.98″Departure: +1.19″ Since January 1Total: 7.02″Departure: +1.27″ ***Record rainfall…
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Rain Fades Tonight; Frosty Nights on the Way
Much of the Northland has seen a rainy Monday, thanks to a strong low-pressure system lingering over far southeast Minnesota late this afternoon. The system will move northeast, eventually passing north of Lake Superior by Tuesday. Widespread rain will persist in the Northland northwest of the low tonight, but it’s…
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Significant Rainfall in Far Northern Minnesota Today
Far northern Minnesota saw some significant rainfall today, which was predicted quite accurately by the computer models, while a lot less rain fell farther south across other parts of the Northland. International Falls set a new precipitation record for October 16th, with 1.41 inches of rain recorded so far today.…
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Cool Weekend Weather Forecast for the Northland
6:35 PM Friday, May 16, 2025 The heat experienced in the Northland last weekend through the middle of the week will contrast significantly with the weather this weekend, as a much cooler pattern sets in. In fact, temperatures may drop low enough for a few hours early Sunday morning to…
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Record Rainfall in Hibbing, MN – April 28, 2025
6:42 PM Monday, April 28, 2025 A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain has fallen today in north-central areas of Minnesota. Rainfall of about half an inch was reported today in Duluth. Less rain in northwest Wisconsin so far today. Hibbing, Minnesota recorded a new 24-hour rainfall record today…
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Heavy Rainfall Hits Northland: Flood Advisory in Effect
6:47 PM Tuesday, November 19, 2024 The Northland experienced a significant soaking last night and today, with widespread rainfall measuring from half an inch to over an inch. Reports indicate that the North Shore of Lake Superior received between two to three inches of rain. In the Duluth area, rainfall…