Blue Earth County anchored by Mankato sits at the confluence of the Blue Earth and Minnesota Rivers — creating serious flooding risk during major spring snowmelt events. Minnesota State University Mankato creates institutional emergency planning requirements. The county sits in a moderate tornado corridor in southern Minnesota and faces serious blizzard risk. The 2018 spring flooding caused significant damage along the Minnesota River corridor.
// 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 | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Blizzard |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (507) 304-4900 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-169 US-14 MN-60 MN-22 |
// County Profile
| County | Blue Earth County MN |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Population | 68 |
| Area | 752 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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