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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
209 AM CDT Tue May 5 2026

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209 AM CDT Tue May 5 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Localized minor flooding continues in portions of the Minnesota
Arrowhead, especially inland from Lake Superior along the North
Shore towards Ely and along the International Border. A Flood
Advisory is in effect, as well as a River Flood Warning along the
South Kawishiwi River.

A combination of minimum afternoon relative humidity values
between 20 to 30 percent and northwesterly wind gusts up to 20
mph may lead to near-critical fire weather conditions each
afternoon through Friday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Localized minor flooding continues in portions of the Minnesota
Arrowhead this week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN is proposing to
discontinue the Hazardous Weather Outlook product on or around
May 11 2026 because it is a redundant product. Please note that
no other products including forecasts, warnings, and NOAA Weather
Radio will be changing, only the Hazardous Weather Outlook
product is proposed to be discontinued. Feedback on the proposal
to discontinue the Hazardous Weather Outlook is open through May
11. Please email nws.duluth@noaa.gov with your feedback. Again to
repeat, NOAA Weather Radio is not going away and we will continue
to issue forecasts and warnings.

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1114 AM CDT Tue May 5 2026

.High water continues across portions of the far eastern Rainy River
watershed due to the effects of recent heavy rains and snowmelt.

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Cook MN-Lake MN-St. Louis MN-
1114 AM CDT Tue May 5 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Some low water crossings may become impassable. River and stream
  flows are very elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1113 AM CDT Tuesday, the public and automated river gauges
    reported flooding in the advisory area. Rapid river rises
    have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Isabella River, Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Horse River,
    Kawishiwi River, and Hustler River.
    Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.2 inches are expected
    over the area in the next couple of days.

    - Expect high, fast moving water on area rivers and elevated
    lake levels. Water levels are near or above those seen during
    flood events in Spring 2022 and June 2024.

    - Far eastern and southern areas of the advisory near the end
    of the Gunflint Trail and Ely are likely reaching peak levels
    this weekend, with decreases expected through the coming
    week. For areas near and on Basswood Lake and Lac La Croix,
    expect rises to continue into and through much of the week of
    May 4. The advisory may need to be extended.

    - Those venturing into the Boundary Waters should prepare for
    high water and possible inundation of portages and campsites,
    as well as dangerous rapids and very cold water.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Gunflint Lake, Snowbank Lake, Basswood Lake, Boundary Waters
    Canoe Area Wilderness, Fall Lake, White Iron Lake, Sea Gull
    Lake, Saganaga Lake, Ensign Lake, Disappointment Lake and Lac
    La Croix.
  - Flood safety information can be found at
    www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Campers and hikers should avoid flooded trail crossings. If camping
at a site along or near the banks of rivers or streams, move away
from those locations and seek higher ground.

Portage and hiking trails may be impassable and low-lying campsites
may be inundated with excessive runoff in this section of the
Boundary Waters as flooding is occurring or imminent.

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.

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LAT...LON 4821 9238 4825 9227 4834 9229 4836 9206
      4823 9196 4820 9172 4811 9171 4811 9156
      4804 9157 4808 9127 4825 9089 4824 9084
      4809 9075 4793 9087 4776 9127 4778 9179
      4784 9184 4800 9180 4816 9218 4817 9235


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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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