Before the Flood
There are a number of things you can do to prepare your community or property for floods. Below are some very useful resources. Additionally, there are a number of guidance materials for floodproofing and retrofitting on our Technical Resources page.
- DNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Program
- Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management administers a number of grants to mitigate flood losses
- Minnesota Department of Labor Disaster Preparedness Manual for Building Officials
- Flood Resilience Checklist – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created a tool to help communities prepare for, deal with, and recover from floods. This checklist offers strategies communities can consider to manage stormwater.
- Understanding and Managing Flood Risk: A Guide for Elected Officials – Association of State Floodplain Managers
- What can (and should) I do about fluctuating water levels on my property?
During the Flood
Current flood forecasts and stream flow conditions from the National Weather Service:
- Northwest Minnesota
- Northeast Minnesota
- Central and South Central Minnesota
- Southwest Minnesota
- Southeast Minnesota
Current Minnesota stream flow conditions:
Temporary Closures:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Response and Recovery
Post-Flood Information
- Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management – State & Federal Resources for Homeowners and Renters
- Substantial Damage Determinations
- FEMA Substantial Damage/Substantial Improvement Desk Reference
- Repair or Rebuild after a Flood – Flowchart prepared by MNDNR
- FAQs on Post-Flood Building Requirements
- North Dakota State University - Flood Information for Property Owners – contains many useful tips for post-flood cleanup
- DNR General Permit 2001-1172: Repair of Flood Damages in Public Waters
Additional Resources
- Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management Spring Flooding Page
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency – Floods: Minimizing Pollution and Health Risks
- Roles of the DNR Before, During, and After Floods
- Minnesota Department of Health Flood Information
Floods of Minnesota’s Past
- Flooding Rains in Northeast Minnesota: June 19-20, 2012
- Flooding Rains in Southeast Minnesota: June 14, 2012
- September 2010 rainfall analysis and associated flood information
- 2009 floods - MN Climatology Working Group
- 2008 floods - MN Climatology Working Group
- Summary of August 18-20, 2007 Flooding Rainfall Event - DNR Climatology Office
- 2002 floods
- 2001 floods
- 1997 floods
- Minnesota Flash Floods Since 1970