Water overlaps the curb along the roundabout on Washington Ave. and Willow in Detroit Lakes, Aug. 18, 2022. Photo via Brook Christensen
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – Heavy rains flooded streets in Detroit Lakes, Thursday.
A strong line of storms swept through the Lakes Area, Thursday morning dumping several inches of rain. Streets along the Washington Ave. Roundabouts were inundated with water making it hard for vehicles to navigate the road.
The National Weather Service says storms will continue over the next several days with showers beginning to diminish Friday in the overnight hours and lower chances of precipitation on Saturday.
Rainfall in the 1/2 inch to 1 inch range will be common, with localized higher amounts of 2 inches or more.
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