Duluth Drowns in Deluge: Rainfall Overwhelms City's Infrastructure

Heavy rainfall in Duluth, Minnesota, has caused widespread flooding and damage, with sewage overflows, washed-out roads, and culverts. The National Weather Service reported nearly 5 inches of rain since Friday, making September the wettest month in a decade. Areas in eastern Duluth and the North Shore were hardest hit, with multiple rivers and creeks overflowing their banks. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District reported a peak flow of over 100 million gallons per day, causing wastewater overflows. City officials are assessing the damage, and it remains unclear if state or federal disaster aid will be available.