Flooding in the Red River Valley region of Minnesota has reached the flood crisis stage. The National Weather Service is reporting that the majority of the river forecast points are expected to experience moderate to major flooding this spring.

Seven Minnesota counties are currently affected by the flooding of the Red River including: Wilkin, Clay, Marshall, Polk, Norman, Kittson and Traverse counties.

Governor Pawlenty signed Executive Order 09-05 declaring a State of Emergency in Minnesota for the above mentioned Minnesota counties due to rapidly warming temperatures, rainfall and other factors that have created the potential for serious flooding.

Read more about the Governor’s executive order…

MCIT has compiled flood information and resources to assist counties manage the flood recovery process.

Coverage Analysis for Members Responding to Requests for Assistance Regarding the Red River Flood

What Volunteers are Covered for Workers’ Compensation

Flooding: An Action Plan

Additional Websites Providing Flooding Information and Resources:

Association of Minnesota Counties

League of Minnesota Cities

State of Minnesota: Risk Management Division