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 Advisory issued May 24 at 8:57AM CDT until May 26 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 8:57 AM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...The Flood Advisory is cancelled for In Minnesota, Lake County. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. * WHERE...In Minnesota, St. Louis County. * WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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 856 AM CDT Sunday, 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... Northwestern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Lake Agnes, Crooked Lake, Fourtown Lake, 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.

Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 6:55AM CDT until May 26 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 6:55 AM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, St. Louis County. * WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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 653 AM CDT Monday, gauge reports indicated rain and snowmelt created elevated water levels and stream flows. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Range Line Creek, Hustler River, Jeanette Creek, Shohola Creek, Wolfpack Creek, Moose River, Legend Creek, Ge-be-on-e- quet Creek, Heritage Creek, Oyster River, Nugget Creek and Portage River. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Northwestern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Lake Agnes, Lac la Croix, Lac La Croix, Loon Lake and Crooked Lake. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Campers and hikers should avoid flooded trail crossings. 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 occurring. 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.