Station Name: Lutsen 2WSW
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 738 feet

Nearest Address:
Gitchi-Gami State Trail
Lutsen, MN 55612
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 47.6403, -90.7108

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued April 24 at 10:07PM CDT until April 25 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 10:07 PM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties. * WHEN...Until 645 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. Flooding is occurring on area rivers that are popular for waterfall viewing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1005 PM CDT Friday, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated rain and snowmelt from Thursday's rainfall. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grand Marais, Gunflint Lake, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Portage, Lutsen, Tofte, Beaver Bay, Forest Center, Temperance River State Park, George Manitou State Park, Taconite Harbor, Isabella, Little Marais and Finland. - 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. Visitors to area waterfalls should expect snow and ice covered trails and be careful around rivers that will have slippery rocks, cliffs, and strong currents.

Flood Advisory issued April 25 at 5:59AM CDT until April 25 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 5:59 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties. * WHEN...Until 645 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. Flooding is occurring on area rivers that are popular for waterfall viewing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 555 AM CDT Saturday, River gauges continue to suggest that there are areas of high water and localized minor flooding from Thursday's rainfall. - Very little additional rainfall is expected. Any flooded areas are expected to see gradually improving conditions today. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grand Marais, Gunflint Lake, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Babbitt, 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 and Finland. - 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. Visitors to area waterfalls should expect snow and ice covered trails and be careful around rivers that will have slippery rocks, cliffs, and strong currents.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 5:55AM CDT until April 25 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 5:55 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected along the Beaver River near Beaver Bay. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Lake County. * WHEN...Until 1130 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At 545 AM CDT Saturday... the Beaver River near Beaver Bay was at 17.28 feet and falling. The water levels are expected to continue to fall. At these levels expect water over the approaches to the Superior Hiking Trail Bridge and several feet of flowing water over portions of the Superior Hiking Trail on the north side of the river. Portions of the Silver Bay Golf Course may be inundated. People viewing Beaver Falls near MN-61 should be very cautious near quickly flowing water. Flooding is NOT expected on Lax Lake Road nor on MN-61. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 547 AM CDT Saturday, The Beaver River near Beaver Bay was in minor flood stage due to rain and snowmelt. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Silver Bay and Beaver Bay. - 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. Visitors to area waterfalls should expect snow and ice covered trails and be careful around rivers that will have slippery rocks, cliffs, and strong currents.