Station Name: Babbitt 6S
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,575 feet

Nearest Address:
Superior National Forest
Babbitt, MN 55706
St. Louis County

GPS Coordinates: 47.6194, -91.9256

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 1:29PM CDT until May 22 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 3:45 PM

High water continues across portions of the far eastern Rainy River watershed due to the effects of runoff from heavy rains and snowmelt from late April into early May. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Lake and St. Louis Counties. * WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Friday. * 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 126 PM CDT Tuesday, Minor flooding and high water levels are already occurring. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Oyster River, Ge-be-on-e-quet Creek, Horse River, Shohola Creek, Hustler River, Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Wolfpack Creek, Nugget Creek, Heritage Creek, Portage River, Range Line Creek and Legend Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Basswood Lake, northwestern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Lake Agnes, Crooked Lake, Fourtown Lake, Lac la Croix, Lac La Croix and Loon Lake. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

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. 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.

Frost Advisory issued May 20 at 9:35PM CDT until May 21 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 9:35 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton, South and Central St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, and Sawyer Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Fond du Lac Band, the Bad River Reservation, the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area, the Red Cliff Band, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and the Grand Portage Reservation. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisory issued May 21 at 2:14AM CDT until May 21 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 2:14 AM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton and South and Central St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Price, Bayfield, Douglas, and Sawyer Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Fond du Lac Band, the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area and the Red Cliff Band. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued May 21 at 2:14AM CDT until May 21 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 2:14 AM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Ashland and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Grand Portage Reservation and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including Madeline Island. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.