Station Name: Skibo 2W
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,529 feet

Nearest Address:
Skibo Lookout Road
Hoyt Lakes, MN
St. Louis County

GPS Coordinates: 47.4811, -92.04

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:54AM CDT until May 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 8:54 AM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Duluth MN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota... South Kawishiwi River near Ely affecting northwestern Lake County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Kawishiwi River near Ely. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to early Monday afternoon. * 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 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning to a crest of 6.8 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 04/29/1957. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. More information and resources about spring flooding is available at www.weather.gov/duluth/spring-flooding. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 1000 AM.Wednesday morning at 900 AM CDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 6:59PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 6:59 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Cook and Lake Counties. * WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. Flooding is occurring on area rivers that are popular for waterfall viewing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 655 PM CDT Tuesday, river gauges continue to suggest that there are areas of high water and localized minor flooding from Monday's rainfall. No additional rainfall is expected. One to two inches of rain that has already fallen and snowmelt runoff in Cook County will keep river levels elevated today. The Baptism River and Beaver River in Lake County are also experiencing high flows today due to runoff from the one to two inches of rainfall yesterday and last night. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grand Marais, Gunflint Lake, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Portage, Clear Lake, Lutsen, Tofte, Beaver Bay, Dumbbell Lake, Forest Center, Temperance River State Park, George Manitou State Park, Taconite Harbor, Sugar Loaf Cove, Isabella, Little Saganaga Lake, Little Marais, Finland and Alpine 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.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:03PM CDT until May 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 8:03 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 8:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... South Kawishiwi River near Ely affecting northwestern Lake County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Kawishiwi River near Ely. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to early Monday afternoon. * 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 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 6.9 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 04/29/1957. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. More information and resources about spring flooding is available at www.weather.gov/duluth/spring-flooding. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 1000 AM.Wednesday evening at 815 PM CDT.