Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 27 at 11:44AM CDT until April 28 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 9:44am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the
Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.This also includes
the Boundary Waters eastern and central area.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Be mindful of
cold, fast-moving water near rivers and streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An additional three quarters to one and one half inch of rain
is expected to fall this afternoon into tonight. Eastern Cook
County also has several inches of lingering snowpack. While
rainfall rates are not expected to be heavy, prolonged
moderate rainfall on top of saturated soils will lead to
runoff. Area rivers and streams are already running at
elevated levels and could rise to minor flooding levels with
runoff due to the additional rainfall.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Northern Cook/Northern Lake; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov