Balsam, MN Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 950 AM CDT Wed May 18 2022
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River At Aitkin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, A few homes become surrounded by water in the Cedarbrook neighborhood near Eagle Rd. The Aitkin city park becomes flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3 feet on 05/16/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Mississippi River Aitkin 13.0 15.2 Wed 8 am CDT 15.0 14.7 14.5 && LAT...LON 4650 9370 4630 9420 4644 9420 4655 9415 4665 9370

Issue Date: 406 AM CDT Wed May 18 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Thunderstorms are possible today into this evening. A few severe storms are possible this afternoon into this evening, first developing over northern Minnesota then into northwest Wisconsin later afternoon into this evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats with the storms. High water levels will continue in the Rainy River Basin over far northern Minnesota, as well as around the Island Lake Reservoir and areas downstream on the Cloquet River, especially around Side Lake and Hunter Lake. Minor flooding will continue along the Mississippi River between Aitkin and Fort Ripley in Crow Wing County and near Scanlon along the St. Louis River where Flood Warnings are in effect. A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Island Lake Reservoir and areas downstream on the Cloquet River. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is possible Thursday afternoon and evening from the Brainerd Lakes area east through Pine City and Hinckley into much of northern Wisconsin. Large hail, damaging wind, and heavy rain are the main threats. Water levels will remain high across many of the Northland`s rivers, creeks, and streams, especially in the Rainy River Basin, Island Lake Reservoir, Cloquet River, and the Mississippi Basin. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters may be needed.