Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:04PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Tyler Forks near Mellen affecting northeastern Ashland and
northwestern Iron Counties.
.Rain on top of the existing snowpack will increase the rate of
snowmelt. The resultant runoff will cause water levels in area
rivers to increase and flooding is expected.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and remains forecast.
* WHERE...Tyler Forks near Mellen.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.8 feet, At this level ST HWY 169 is likely impacted
by flood water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Monday was 9.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.1 feet on 04/22/2014.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
More information and resources about spring flooding is available at
www.weather.gov/duluth/spring-flooding.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Ashland, WI; Iron, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN