Minnesota Faces Widespread Rainfall Through Monday With Up to 1.50 Inches Before Drier Stretch Takes Hold
MINNESOTA — Waves of showers will bring widespread rainfall across Minnesota through Monday, April 28, 2026, with totals ranging from a quarter inch in the north to 1.50 inches across central Minnesota, before the state enters a quieter and drier stretch for the remainder of the week.
Two-Day Rainfall Totals Through 7 AM Tuesday April 28
The NOAA WPC two-day precipitation forecast shows a clear gradient of rainfall totals across the state, with the heaviest accumulations concentrated across central Minnesota:
| City | Forecast Rainfall |
|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1.50 inches |
| St. Cloud | 1.50 inches |
| Grand Marais | 1.50 inches |
| Marshall | 1.25 inches |
| Brainerd | 1.25 inches |
| Duluth | 1.25 inches |
| International Falls | 0.75 inches |
| Bemidji | 0.75 inches |
| Fargo | 0.75 inches |
| Twin Cities | 0.75 inches |
| Mankato | 0.75 inches |
| Rochester | 0.75 inches |
| Eau Claire | 0.75 inches |
| Hibbing | 1.00 inches |
| Sioux Falls | 1.00 inches |
| Ironwood | 0.50 inches |
| Aberdeen | 0.50 inches |
| Marquette | 0.50 inches |
| Green Bay | 0.50 inches |
| Grand Forks | 0.25 inches |
| Roseau | 0.25 inches |
| Pierre | 0.50 inches |
| Bismarck | 0.01 inches |
| Minot | 0.00 inches |
Drier Pattern Returns After Monday
Once the rainfall moves through by early Tuesday morning, Minnesota will transition into a quieter and drier weather pattern for the rest of the week. This stretch of calmer weather will be a welcome break following the active storm pattern that has dominated much of the region through the weekend.
Residents across central Minnesota — particularly around Alexandria, St. Cloud, Brainerd, and the Grand Marais area — should expect the heaviest rainfall totals through the event. Localized minor flooding is possible in areas that receive the highest accumulations.
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