Flooding comes from high water

High water levels have resulted in flooding in the Ely area both near White Iron Lake and Fall Lake.

Flooding has occurred along roads and elsewhere, with a combination of melting snow, some heavy rains the week of April 24 and the regulation of water levels by way of the Birch Lake Dam causing significant problems for many area residents and business owners.

That’s particularly so at White Iron Bear Resort, where several cabins are not accessible for this weekend’s fishing opener as a result.