Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:24AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 8:24am
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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
recent heavy rains and the last of ongoing snowmelt. 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. This
approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...South Kawishiwi River near Ely.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Several BWCA camp sites may be submerged.
Portages may have flowing water difficult to identify. Areas with
swift currents may be hazardous to recreationalists.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Thursday was 6.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1
feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.2 feet on 04/21/1976.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
More information and resources about spring flooding is available at
www.weather.gov/duluth/spring-flooding.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Lake, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov