Regions throughout Minnesota may experience flooding this spring due to warming temperatures, rainfall and other factors
that create the potential for flooding.
The National Weather Service (NWS) also reminds us that heavy rainfall at any time can lead to river flooding.
Ice jams in the spring can cause water levels to
rise quickly on rivers because of th significant ice accumulation.
NWS predicts that the Red and Minnesota river basins are in special danger this spring since up to
three times the normal precipitation fell across central and southern Minnesota.The two river basins
are further threatened by ice jams.
The National Weather Service releases river crest forecasts.
Read the National Weather Service’s Spring Flood Outlook
Action by Governor Pawlenty
On March 15, 2010, Governor Pawlenty signed Executive Order 10-04 declaring a State of
Emergency in Minnesota in counties affected by potential flooding.
The 28 Minnesota counties covered by this declaration include:
| Big Stone | Blue Earth | Brown | Carver |
| Chippewa | Clay | Dakota | Goodhue |
| Hennepin | Kittson | Lac Qui Parle | Le Sueur |
| Lyon | Marshall | Nicollet | Norman |
| Polk | Ramsey | Redwood | Renville |
| Scott | Sibley | Swift | Traverse |
| Washington | Wilkin | Wright | Yellow Medicine |
Read the Governor’s State of Emergency Declaration….
On March 9, 2010, Governor Pawlenty wrote President Obama to request an expedited disaster declaration.
Read the Governor’s letter to President Obama…
MCIT Resources to Assist Counties Manage the Flood Recovery Process
Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Emergency Management Volunteers
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 Flood Information and Resources
University of Minnesota Extension
