VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) — Heavy rain has created flash flooding problems for Jamestown, Valley City, Lisbon and other communities in eastern North Dakota.

KOVC radio reports that a flash flood warning has been issued for southern Barnes, northern Ransom and portions of Cass Counties until noon Thursday.

Severe thunderstorms struck the region early Thursday morning and a tornado warning was issued for Barnes County.

Carrington reported hail and wind gust of 65 mph.

In Valley City, officials blocked two roads due to street flooding.

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