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Flood Statement

National Weather Service Duluth MN

1028 AM CDT Mon May 4 2026



...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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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1028 AM CDT Mon May 4 2026



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...



* 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.



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LAT...LON 4789 9154 4778 9172 4784 9178 4795 9158





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