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Flood Warning
Issued: 4:34 PM Apr. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected along the Beaver River near Beaver Bay. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Lake County. * WHEN...Until 1130 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At 845 AM CDT Friday... the Beaver River near Beaver Bay was at 18.26 feet and rising. The water levels are expected to continue to rise into the afternoon and then begin to fall. At these levels expect water over the approaches to the Superior Hiking Trail Bridge and several feet of flowing water over portions of the Superior Hiking Trail on the north side of the river. Portions of the Silver Bay Golf Course may be inundated. 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 1128 AM CDT Friday, rain and snowmelt is causing flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Silver Bay and Beaver Bay. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Visitors to area waterfalls should expect snow and ice covered trails and be careful around rivers that will have slippery rocks, cliffs, and strong currents. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:45 AM Apr. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties. * WHEN...Until 645 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. Flooding is occurring on area rivers that are popular for waterfall viewing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 643 AM CDT Friday, rain and snowmelt is occurring, and will cause minor flooding. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grand Marais, Gunflint Lake, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Portage, Lutsen, Tofte, Beaver Bay, Forest Center, Temperance River State Park, George Manitou State Park, Taconite Harbor, Isabella, Little Marais and Finland. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Visitors to area waterfalls should expect snow and ice covered trails and be careful around rivers that will have slippery rocks, cliffs, and strong currents. &&
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