diff --git a/flopy/modflow/mfmnw2.py b/flopy/modflow/mfmnw2.py
index 3c74e52cb6..5d55a34c62 100644
--- a/flopy/modflow/mfmnw2.py
+++ b/flopy/modflow/mfmnw2.py
@@ -1270,7 +1270,7 @@ def load(f, model, nper=None, gwt=False, nsol=1, ext_unit_dict=None):
                                        hlim, qcut, qfrcmn, qfrcmx] + xyz)
                 stress_period_data[per] = current_4
             elif itmp_per == 0:  # no active mnws this stress period
-                continue
+                pass
             else:
                 # copy pumping rates from previous stress period
                 mnw[wellid].stress_period_data[per] = \