Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Duluth MN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota... St. Louis River at Scanlon affecting northeastern Carlton County and southern St. Louis County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and remains forecast.

* WHERE...St. Louis River at Scanlon.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Minor flooding occurs of low areas adjacent to the river near Cloquet city park and near Scanlon. At 11.0 feet, Water encroaches on the lowest sites at the Fond du Lac Campground and Chambers Grove Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 08/23/1978. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CARLTON, MN

Instructions:

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Expect high and swift water on the St. Louis River as it flows through Jay Cooke State Park. More information about river flooding is available at www.weather.gov/duluth. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM CDT.