Biwabik Mine, MN Vejrvarsler

Flood Warning issued June 19 at 2:08PM CDT until June 20 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, west-central and northern Lake County and much of central to far northeastern St. Louis County. * WHEN...Until 400 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Previously passable roads may now be flooded as rivers continue to rise and will crest in the next 12 to 24 hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 201 PM CDT Wednesday, Doppler radar, observers and law enforcement indicated heavy rain and flooding due to thunderstorms on Tuesday. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall is possible in the warned area Thursday through this upcoming weekend, which may aggravate the ongoing flooding problems. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ely, Virginia, Eveleth, Mountain Iron, Hoyt Lakes, Gilbert, Aurora, Babbitt, Biwabik, Cherry, Embarrass, Winton, Birch Lake, White Iron Lake, Bear Head Lake State Park, Robinson, Burntside Lake, Fall Lake, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Near Trout Lake and Basswood Lake. - Rises are expected on area rivers and streams through Thursday. This includes the Kawishiwi and South Kawishiwi rivers. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 after heavy rainfall.

National Weather Service