Flash flood warning issued for Grand Rapids, western Iron Range

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The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the Grand Rapids area and the western Iron Range until midnight. Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches - and counting - today has caused street flooding in the area.

Towns included in the warning include Grand Rapids, Bovey, Coleraine, Cohasset, Remer, Hill City, Nashwauk, Pengilly and Kelly Lake.

Radar indicates that 3 to 6 inches of rain has fallen across the warning area since 2 p.m., with another 1 to 2 inches - possibly more - possible this evening.

Law enforcement officials and weather spotters reported street flooding in downtown Grand Rapids, Nashwauk and Coleraine. High water also was affecting Highway 38 north of Grand Rapids.

Keep up to date on the latest storm information on the News Tribune's severe weather live blog.

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