Superior National Forest June 18 Storm Response

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Contact(s): Joy VanDrie, Public Affairs Staff Officer, Tim Engrav, Public Information Office, Complex 1


Duluth, MN – June 19, 2024 – Flash flooding and severe thunderstorms have caused damage across the Superior National Forest (SNF) during the June 18, 2024 storm. SNF Staff in all five District Ranger stations are currently assessing the extent of the damage across the 3 million acre forest, specifically at BWCAW entry points, campgrounds, roads, and trailheads - updates will be provided as we verify and make assessments of the damage. All SNF Visitors with reservations over the next few days for BWCAW Point of Entry or campgrounds that are severally effected by storm damage will be contacted directly. Please check the SNF Social Media accounts for updates over the next several days, if a visitor has reservation questions, please call the local District Ranger office. The SNF Staff reminds all visitors to adhere to local weather warnings and please travel safely.

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The Superior National Forest is managed in Five (5) districts, with a Supervisor’s Office: •

  • Supervisor’s Office, Duluth: 218-626-4300
  • Gunflint District Office, Grand Marais: 218-387-1750
  • Kawishiwi District Office, Ely: 218-365-7600
  • LaCroix District Office, Cook: 218-666-0020
  • Laurentian District Office, Aurora: 218-453-8650
  • Tofte District Office, Tofte: 218-663-8060