Minnesota Flooding in 2002

Information on 2002 Floods

• Heavy Rains June 9th and 10th, 2002
• Current Minnesota streamflow conditions (U.S. Geological Survey):
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• Current Minnesota streamflow conditions (Enhanced Flood Forecast Warning System, DNR/DEM/NWS):
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Pictures

• Ground level pictures from Ada, June 10th and 11th.
• Ground level pictures from Roseau: June 11th, 2002
• Ground level pictures from Roseau: June 12th, 2002
• Aerial pictures from Roseau: June 12, 2002
• More Ada pictures

To obtain the latest Flood Outlooks and Flood Forecasts, see the information provided by the North Central River Forecast Center.

Previous Minnesota Flood Information

Flood Damage Reduction: What Minnesota Has Done and Still needs to do (1.2 Mb)

DNR Flood Related Programs

• Flood safety & cleanup: What to do before, during and after a flood.
• Building Elevation Requirements
• Substantial Damage Determinations
• Flood Damage Reduction Grant Program
• Floodplain Management Program
• FAQ about Floods and Floodplains

Climate information on previous floods

• Climatic Conditions Leading to the Spring Flooding of 2001
• 1997 record spring floods

Information from other agencies

• USGS: June 2002 Floods in the Red River of the North Basin in Northeastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota
• National Flood Insurance Program
• MN Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management
• MN Dept. of Health: Cleaning up after a Disaster.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul district