Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 2:55PM CDT until May 6 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 1:00pm
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.
* 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 2:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:30 PM CDT Saturday was 6.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling and remain
below flood stage.
- 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:
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.
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 Sunday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Lake, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov