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FLSDLH



Flood Statement

National Weather Service Duluth MN

1111 AM CDT Tue May 5 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 

heavy rain and snowmelt last week. 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 Wednesday morning at 1115 AM 

CDT.



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1111 AM CDT Tue May 5 2026



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



* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and remains forecast.



* WHERE...South Kawishiwi River near Ely.



* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.



* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Flood waters encroach on the lowest BWCA 

  Campsites.  Swift water currents may be a hazard to 

  recreationalists.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet.

  - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.

  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours

    ending at 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 6.7 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage

    tomorrow morning and continue falling and remain below flood

    stage.

  - Flood stage is 6.5 feet.

  - Flood History...This river stage compares to the river stage

    from a previous crest of 6.6 feet on 06/24/2024.

  - 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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