Burnsville south of Minneapolis faces low to moderate tornado and flooding risk from Credit River and other Minnesota River tributaries. The city hosts major retail and corporate facilities along I-35W. Burnsville serves as a southern gateway to the Twin Cities metro and an important regional emergency coordination hub for Dakota County communities south of the metro core.
// 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
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- 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 | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Tornado |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (952) 895-4400 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35E I-35W US-52 MN-3 |
| Elevation | 900 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Dakota County MN
Minnesota · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Moderate Risk