Wabasha Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Wabasha.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions Saturday. West winds in the morning will turn northwesterly behind a cold front. Sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

Flood Advisory issued May 15 at 12:08PM CDT until May 19 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth 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 drainages... 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.