Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 7:07PM CDT until April 28 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 5:07pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain is expected along the Beaver River
near Beaver Bay
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Lake County.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...At 700 PM CDT Monday... the Beaver River near Beaver Bay
was at 15.65 feet and rising. As rainfall continues, the water
levels are expected to continue to rise overnight to above Minor
Flood Stage. At these levels, it is possible for water to be over
the approaches to the Superior Hiking Trail Bridge. At 17 feet,
several feet of flowing water is possible over portions of the
Superior Hiking Trail on the north side of the river. People
viewing Beaver Falls near MN-61 should be very cautious near
quickly flowing water. Flooding is NOT expected on Lax Lake Road
nor on MN-61.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 657 PM CDT Monday, rain is occurring, and will cause
flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Silver Bay and Beaver Bay.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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. Trails in hilly terrain
can quickly become unstable during or shortly after heavy rainfall.
Area Description:
Lake, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: