Station Name: Babbitt 5ESE
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,522 feet

Nearest Address:
Mining Road
Babbitt, MN 55706
St. Louis County

GPS Coordinates: 47.6661, -91.8589

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 11:51AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 11:51 AM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... South Kawishiwi River near Ely affecting northwestern Lake County. .Heavy rain on top of the existing snowpack will increase the rate of snowmelt. The resultant runoff will cause water levels in area rivers to increase and flooding is expected. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and remains forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...South Kawishiwi River near Ely. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Several BWCA camp sites may be submerged. Portages may have flowing water difficult to identify. Areas with swift currents may be hazardous to recreationalists. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 05/17/2022. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. More information and resources about spring flooding is available at www.weather.gov/duluth/spring-flooding. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 30 at 10:16AM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 10:16 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 7:00 PM

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. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Cook and Lake Counties. * WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1012 AM CDT Thursday, automated river gages and the public reported flooding in the advisory area. Minor flooding is occurring. Very light additional rainfall could fall today. - 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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 during or shortly after heavy rainfall. 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.