Plymouth northwest of Minneapolis faces low to moderate tornado and flooding risk. The city hosts major medical device and technology companies including Medtronic creating critical healthcare technology infrastructure emergency planning requirements. Medicine Lake and numerous wetlands create complex flooding dynamics during major rainfall events. Plymouth serves as a major corporate hub in the northwest Minneapolis suburbs.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 4 / 10 Low |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 28 |
| Last Major Event | Tornado (May 2022) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (763) 509-5000 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-94 East, I-35W South, I-394 West, US-169 North |
| Elevation | 960 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Hennepin County MN
Minnesota · Tornado / Severe Storm
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5/10
Moderate Risk
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