Active AlertsIllgen City, MN

What: Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
Where: In Minnesota, far northwest Lake County and far northern 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. Lake levels are elevated.
Additional Details: - At 1202 PM CDT Friday, Minor flooding is already occurring and will continue. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches forecast over the area Sunday night through Tuesday. - This includes the following streams and drainage
S: Portage River, Oyster River, Shohola Creek, Ge-be-on-e-quet Creek, Moose River, Heritage Creek, Horse River, Nugget Creek, Wolfpack Creek, Legend Creek, Range Line Creek, Jeanette Creek and Hustler River. - 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. Expect elevated, and fast flow on area rivers and streams. 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.