Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 3:35PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
Heavy rain on top of the existing snowpack may increase the rate of
snowmelt. The resultant runoff may cause water levels in area rivers
to increase and flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. This
includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the
northwestern county of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Red Cliff
Band. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle
Islands National Lakeshore.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Around 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected to fall over several
inches of lingering snowpack along the South Shore of Lake
Superior. Areas of minor flooding are possible in the
Bayfield Peninsula and east over northern Ashland and Iron
counties.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Bayfield; Ashland; Iron
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN