Severe Center
Central Montana Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 9:42 PM AKDT – Monday, May 04 2026 10:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT MONDAY
What:
Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
Where:
Fortymile River near Chicken, along the Taylor Highway.
Fortymile River near Chicken, along the Taylor Highway.
When:
Until 1000 PM AKDT Monday.
Until 1000 PM AKDT Monday.
Impacts:
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details:
- At 936 PM AKDT, Saturday afternoon, the Fortymile River near
Chicken and along the Taylor Highway appears to be undergoing
an ice jam. As of Saturday evening, we have not heard of any
direct impacts from this. The Fortymile River gauge reports
indicate rises in water levels from an ice jam near the
advisory area. Impounding water due to the ice jam will cause
rapid river rises upstream.
- As we hear more information, we will update this advisory as
needed. If you are traveling along the Taylor Highway and see
flooding from this, please notify authorities.
- For Walker Fork 40 Mile at Taylor Hwy:
At 8:50pm the stage was 18.9 feet.
Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- At 936 PM AKDT, Saturday afternoon, the Fortymile River near
Chicken and along the Taylor Highway appears to be undergoing
an ice jam. As of Saturday evening, we have not heard of any
direct impacts from this. The Fortymile River gauge reports
indicate rises in water levels from an ice jam near the
advisory area. Impounding water due to the ice jam will cause
rapid river rises upstream.
- As we hear more information, we will update this advisory as
needed. If you are traveling along the Taylor Highway and see
flooding from this, please notify authorities.
- For Walker Fork 40 Mile at Taylor Hwy:
At 8:50pm the stage was 18.9 feet.
Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
Instructions:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Areas Impacted:
Fortymile Country
Flood Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 5:42 PM CDT – Wednesday, May 06 2026 3:45 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT WEDNESDAY
What:
Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is occurring.
Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is occurring.
Where:
In Minnesota, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties.
In Minnesota, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties.
When:
Until 345 PM CDT Wednesday.
Until 345 PM CDT Wednesday.
Impacts:
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low water crossings may become impassable. River or stream
flows are very elevated.
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low water crossings may become impassable. River or stream
flows are very elevated.
Additional Details:
- At 533 PM CDT Saturday, the public and automated river gauges
reported flooding in the advisory area. Rapid river rises
have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Isabella River, Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Horse River,
Kawishiwi River, and Hustler River.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.2 inches are expected
over the area in the next couple of days.
- Expect high, fast moving water on area rivers and elevated
lake levels. Water levels are near or above those seen during
flood events in Spring 2022 and June 2024.
- Far eastern and southern areas of the advisory near the end
of the Gunflint Trail and Ely are likely reaching peak levels
this weekend, with decreases expected through the coming
week. For areas near and on Basswood Lake and Lac La Croix,
expect rises to continue into and through much of the week of
May 4. The advisory may need to be extended.
- Those venturing into the Boundary Waters should prepare for
high water and possible inundation of portages and campsites,
as well as dangerous rapids and very cold water.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gunflint Lake, Snowbank Lake, Basswood Lake, Boundary Waters
Canoe Area Wilderness, Fall Lake, White Iron Lake, Sea Gull
Lake, Saganaga Lake, Ensign Lake, Disappointment Lake and Lac
La Croix.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
- At 533 PM CDT Saturday, the public and automated river gauges
reported flooding in the advisory area. Rapid river rises
have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Isabella River, Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Horse River,
Kawishiwi River, and Hustler River.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.2 inches are expected
over the area in the next couple of days.
- Expect high, fast moving water on area rivers and elevated
lake levels. Water levels are near or above those seen during
flood events in Spring 2022 and June 2024.
- Far eastern and southern areas of the advisory near the end
of the Gunflint Trail and Ely are likely reaching peak levels
this weekend, with decreases expected through the coming
week. For areas near and on Basswood Lake and Lac La Croix,
expect rises to continue into and through much of the week of
May 4. The advisory may need to be extended.
- Those venturing into the Boundary Waters should prepare for
high water and possible inundation of portages and campsites,
as well as dangerous rapids and very cold water.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gunflint Lake, Snowbank Lake, Basswood Lake, Boundary Waters
Canoe Area Wilderness, Fall Lake, White Iron Lake, Sea Gull
Lake, Saganaga Lake, Ensign Lake, Disappointment Lake and Lac
La Croix.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Instructions:
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.
Portage and hiking trails may be impassable and low-lying campsites
may be inundated with excessive runoff in this section of the
Boundary Waters as flooding is occurring or imminent.
Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and to the National Weather Service in Duluth when you
can do so safely. Flooding can be reported to the National Weather
Service at 1-800-685-8612.
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.
Portage and hiking trails may be impassable and low-lying campsites
may be inundated with excessive runoff in this section of the
Boundary Waters as flooding is occurring or imminent.
Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and to the National Weather Service in Duluth when you
can do so safely. Flooding can be reported to the National Weather
Service at 1-800-685-8612.
Areas Impacted:
Cook, MN
Lake, MN
St. Louis, MN