South Kawishiwi River near Ely
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 6:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 6.50 ft
- Record crest
- 7.25 ft1954
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 8.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.50 ft |
| Action | 5.50 ft |
- 7.00 ftSeveral BWCA camp sites may be submerged. Portages may have flowing water difficult to identify. Areas with swift currents may be hazardous to recreationalists.
- 6.50 ftFlood waters encroach on the lowest BWCA Campsites. Swift water currents may be a hazard to recreationalists.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1952.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4, 1954 | 7.25 ft |
| 2 | April 21, 1976 | 7.18 ft |
| 3 | April 29, 1957 | 6.88 ft |
| 4 | May 17, 2022 | 6.88 ft |
| 5 | June 24, 2024 | 6.63 ft |
| 6 | May 18, 1956 | 6.52 ft |
| 7 | May 14, 2014 | 6.16 ft |
| 8 | May 12, 2023 | 6.08 ft |
| 9 | April 29, 2008 | 5.92 ft |
| 10 | May 16, 2006 | 5.90 ft |
| 11 | May 8, 1960 | 5.74 ft |
| 12 | June 4, 1978 | 5.70 ft |
| 13 | June 26, 2012 | 5.69 ft |
| 14 | April 24, 2016 | 5.53 ft |
| 15 | April 26, 1952 | 5.45 ft |
| 16 | July 23, 2013 | 5.43 ft |
| 17 | May 6, 2009 | 5.39 ft |
| 18 | April 30, 2019 | 5.25 ft |
| 19 | June 5, 1953 | 5.19 ft |
| 20 | April 26, 2017 | 5.19 ft |
| 21 | April 25, 2004 | 5.17 ft |
| 22 | April 17, 2021 | 5.04 ft |
| 23 | April 27, 1961 | 4.99 ft |
| 24 | May 6, 2020 | 4.94 ft |
| 25 | May 15, 2005 | 4.90 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 24, 2024: 6.63 ft
- May 12, 2023: 6.08 ft
- May 17, 2022: 6.88 ft
- April 17, 2021: 5.04 ft
- May 6, 2020: 4.94 ft
- April 30, 2019: 5.25 ft
- July 8, 2018: 4.49 ft
- April 26, 2017: 5.19 ft
- April 24, 2016: 5.53 ft
- June 11, 2015: 4.82 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.