Flood Warning Issued for Lake County, Minnesota
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NOAA issued it on May 1, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Lake County in Minnesota due to rain and snowmelt, with rising water levels along the Beaver River expected to cause flooding until 11:30 PM CDT on April 24, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lake County, Minnesota
- Issued
- May 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NOAA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lake County, Minnesota.
Flood Warning in Lake County, Minnesota
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Duluth MN. This alert is effective from April 24, 2026, at 11:34 AM CDT until April 24, 2026, at 11:30 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Lake County in Minnesota, including specific locations such as Silver Bay and Beaver Bay.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads. Campers and hikers should avoid flooded trail crossings and move away from sites along or near river banks to higher ground. Be cautious around area waterfalls, as trails may be slippery and rivers have strong currents.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected along the Beaver River near Beaver Bay. At 8:45 AM CDT on April 24, 2026, water levels were at 18.26 feet and rising, potentially inundating approaches to the Superior Hiking Trail Bridge, portions of the Superior Hiking Trail, and parts of the Silver Bay Golf Course. Flooding is not expected on Lax Lake Road or MN-61.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 24, 2026, at 11:34 AM CDT and will expire on April 24, 2026, at 11:30 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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