WLSSD said snowmelt is continuing to cause high flows in Dululth's sanitary sewer collection system and residents should prepare for possible flooding.
The river is expected to crest sometime on Saturday and is forecasted to cause moderate flooding in the area. It's very similar to the flooding that happened in 1999.
Rapid warming is triggering flooding over the South Shore of Lake Superior, and temperatures near 70F (inland) later today will accelerate runoff and flooding across much of the Northland. Cooler weather, and a little slush, is shaping up for the weekend.
Only in the Northland can you be ankle-deep in slush with a mild breeze blowing in your face. This week's rapid thaw is increasing hopes for spring, and the potential for significant flooding in the coming weeks.
Crazy weather extremes are shaping up for Minnesota and Wisconsin over the next week. From balmy 60s midweek to plowable snow next weekend, the 7-Day Outlook has something for everyone.