Minneapolis-St. Paul Braces for Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding After Dry Spell
Minneapolis-St. Paul can expect drier weather today with sunny breaks and temperatures reaching the 70s. However, heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are forecast to begin late Thursday night and persist through Friday night, with the potential for 1-2 inches of…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 17, 2026 —
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is set to transition from a day of pleasant, dry weather to a period of significant rainfall and potential thunderstorms. Forecasters anticipate sunny breaks and temperatures reaching the 70s on Wednesday.
However, this respite is expected to be short-lived. A shift in weather patterns is bringing a forecast of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms, beginning late Thursday night. The precipitation is projected to continue throughout Friday night.
Meteorologists are predicting that the metro area could receive between 1 and 2 inches of rain during this period. Some southern sections of the region may experience even higher localized rainfall amounts.
This significant accumulation of rain raises concerns about potential flooding. Areas particularly identified as susceptible include Dakota and Scott counties, where localized heavier amounts could exacerbate flooding risks. Residents and local authorities are advised to monitor weather updates and be prepared for potential impacts.
The specific timing of the heaviest rainfall and the precise intensity for different parts of the metro area will continue to be refined by weather services as the forecast period approaches.
Story summarized from the original created by Ken Barlow on kstp.com, see more information here.
