Moderate Risk Minnesota  ·  Tornado / Red River Flooding

Lac qui Parle County MN

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
7
Area
765
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Red River Flooding
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Lac qui Parle County MN in Minnesota faces tornado / red river flooding risk across its 765 square mile area. Madison serves this west Minnesota county on the Lac qui Parle River near the SD border. Lac qui Parle serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// 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.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Red River Flooding
Secondary Hazard Blizzard
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2019 Minnesota River Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (320) 598-3536
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Lac qui Parle County MN
State Minnesota (MN)
Population 7
Area 765 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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