Is somewhat to be expected each Spring but this Spring heavy rains have over lapped with snow melt that has been excessive. It should slowly subside without any forecasted appreciable rainfall - and cooler temps slowing down the snow melt.

Stay safe!!!

”Let’s be careful out there.”
- Sgt. Esterhaus

” Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Duluth MN
324 PM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026

.High water continues across portions of the far eastern Rainy River
watershed due to the effects of recent heavy rains on top of peak
snowmelt rates. Expect high, fast moving water on area rivers and
elevated lake levels. Water levels are nearing those seen during
flood events in Spring 2022 and June 2024. Further water level
increases are possible through this weekend after which slow
declines should begin.

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Cook MN-Lake MN-
324 PM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding is occurring, especially in low lying or
poor drainage areas and close to rivers and lakes. River or stream
flows are elevated. Flooding is occurring on area rivers that are
popular for waterfall viewing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 323 PM CDT Wednesday, automated river gauges and the
public reported flooding in the advisory area. Minor flooding
is already occurring. Very light additional rainfall could
fall into Thursday.
- Expect high, fast moving water on area rivers and elevated
lake levels. Water levels are nearing those seen during flood
events in Spring 2022 and June 2024. Further water level
increases are possible through this weekend after which slow
declines should begin.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gunflint Lake, Forest Center, Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Wilderness, Snowbank Lake, Little Saganaga Lake, Isabella,
Alpine Lake, Sea Gull Lake, Basswood Lake, Saganaga Lake,
Fall Lake, White Iron Lake, Birch Lake, Boundary Waters Canoe
Area Wilderness North of the Gunflint Trail, Pine Lake, Alice
Lake, Hudson Lake, Thomas Lake and Isabella Lake.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.”


Flood Advisory

Looks like the east side is getting the worst of it right now.

dang-

WhiteWolf: "dang-
"

A week for it to come down for the opener - here’s hoping it works out for them!