Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 5:55AM CDT until April 25 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 3:55am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected along the
Beaver River near Beaver Bay.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Lake County.
* WHEN...Until 1130 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...At 545 AM CDT Saturday... the Beaver River near Beaver
Bay was at 17.28 feet and falling. The water levels are expected
to continue to fall. At these levels expect water over the
approaches to the Superior Hiking Trail Bridge and several feet of
flowing water over portions of the Superior Hiking Trail on the
north side of the river. Portions of the Silver Bay Golf Course
may be inundated. People viewing Beaver Falls near MN-61 should be
very cautious near quickly flowing water. Flooding is NOT expected
on Lax Lake Road nor on MN-61.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 547 AM CDT Saturday, The Beaver River near Beaver Bay was
in minor flood stage due to rain and snowmelt.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Silver Bay and Beaver Bay.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Campers and hikers should avoid flooded trail crossings. If camping
at a site along or near the banks of rivers or streams, move away
from those locations and seek higher ground. Trails in hilly terrain
can quickly become unstable during or shortly after heavy rainfall.
Visitors to area waterfalls should expect snow and ice covered
trails and be careful around rivers that will have slippery rocks,
cliffs, and strong currents.
Area Description:
Lake, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov