Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 4 at 8:52PM CDT until May 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
South Kawishiwi River near Ely affecting northwestern Lake County.
.High water continues on the Kawishiwi River due to the effects of
heavy rain and snowmelt last week. Expect high, fast moving water
through the Kawishiwi River, Isabella River, and Basswood River.
Lake levels across the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area will be high.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and remains forecast.
* WHERE...South Kawishiwi River near Ely.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Flood waters encroach on the lowest BWCA
Campsites. Swift water currents may be a hazard to
recreationalists.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Monday was 6.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday morning and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
- Flood History...This river stage compares to the river stage
from a previous crest of 6.6 feet on 06/24/2024.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Instruction:
Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and to the National Weather Service in Duluth when you
can do so safely. Flooding can be reported to the National Weather
Service at 1-800-685-8612.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
More information and resources about spring flooding is available at
www.weather.gov/duluth/spring-flooding.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Lake, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: