Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 1 at 9:40AM CDT until May 6 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 7:45am
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
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.
* WHERE...South Kawishiwi River near Ely.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* 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 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CDT Friday was 6.9 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 Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest is higher than the crest of 6.9
feet on 05/17/2022.
- 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 Saturday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Lake, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov