Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 4 at 10:28AM CDT until May 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 8:28am
Expires:
May 5, 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.
* WHERE...South Kawishiwi River near Ely.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Flood waters encroach on the lowest BWCA
Campsites. Portages may have flowing water difficult to identify.
Swift water currents may be a hazard to recreationalists.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM 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 9:30 AM CDT Monday was 6.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Thursday 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:
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 morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Lake, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov