Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles WNW Virginia MN

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1051 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-211600-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
1051 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Substantial flooding will continue across the Iron Range,
Borderlands and the Arrowhead of northeast Minnesota. Whilst
smaller stream water levels have started to recede, larger rivers
are still seeing water levels increase and will continue into
tonight.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

With water levels still elevated, flooding remains a concern
across northeast Minnesota. Further rain and storms beginning on
Friday and continuing into Saturday may cause more hydrological
issues across the area heading into the weekend. Furthermore,
strong to Severe storms are possible on Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of flooding from spotters and the public are requested.

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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1120 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

  Vermilion River near Crane Lake affecting far northern St. Louis
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

More information about river flooding is available at
www.weather.gov/duluth.

The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 415 PM CDT.

&&

MNC137-212115-
/O.CON.KDLH.FL.W.0001.240620T1930Z-240625T1030Z/
/CLKM5.1.ER.240621T0900Z.240622T1800Z.240625T0900Z.NO/
1120 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR
CRANE LAKE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Vermilion River near Crane Lake.

* WHEN...through Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late Thursday night to a crest of 15.4 feet late Saturday
    morning before beginning to fall Sunday. It will then fall
    below flood stage early next week.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    15.2 feet on 04/25/1985.
  - Flood safety information can be found at
    www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

&&

LAT...LON 4827 9250 4813 9249 4812 9259 4828 9265


$$

NLy




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
815 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

MNC075-137-202100-
/O.CON.KDLH.FA.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240620T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lake MN-St. Louis MN-
815 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall that occurred Tuesday
  evening continues.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, southwestern Lake and southeastern St. Louis
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of larger rivers and other low-lying and
  flood-prone locations is occurring. Smaller creeks and streams
  continue to remain elevated though and are expected to through
  today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 810 AM CDT Thursday, gauge reports indicated flooding is
    ongoing of rivers as smaller streams and creeks are expected
    to have crested by this morning and are now draining into the
    larger mainstem rivers.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Fairbanks, Wolf Lake, Brimson, Whiteface Reservoir, Thomas
    Lake Near Brimson, Boulder Lake, Island Lake, Whyte, Bassett
    Lake, Pequaywan Lake, Wales, Markham, Comstock Lake and
    Greenwood Lake.
  - 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.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 4698 9209 4700 9221 4735 9236 4750 9180
      4759 9167 4744 9144 4717 9178 4717 9179


$$

NLy




Flood Warning

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Duluth MN
208 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024

MNC075-137-202100-
/O.EXT.KDLH.FA.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240620T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lake MN-St. Louis MN-
208 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4817 9172 4817 9171 4811 9171 4810 9164
      4811 9156 4804 9157 4808 9127 4814 9115
      4792 9117 4750 9179 4734 9235 4736 9266
      4739 9276 4776 9220 4821 9182 4820 9171


$$

LE