Flood Advisory — Ward County, North Dakota
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 8:03AM CDT until September 3 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Ward County... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 803 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Minot. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective September 3, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET · Expires September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Bismarck ND
Expires
September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Ward County, North Dakota?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Ward County?
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