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Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 10:59PM CDT until September 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

The National Weather Service (Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN) issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Chanhassen area starting at 10:59 PM CDT on September 18 (2026-09-19T03:59:00Z) and continuing until 1:00 AM CDT on September 19. The warning indicates imminent or ongoing flash flooding risk during that interval.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
6/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
9/10

Why it matters

Flash floods are rapidly developing hazards that can cause dangerous, life‑threatening conditions, local road closures, and property damage. People in the affected area—including drivers and other travelers—need to be aware and avoid flooded roads and low-lying areas until the threat passes.

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