Olmsted County anchored by Rochester is home to the Mayo Clinic — the most visited destination in Minnesota and one of the world's leading medical institutions treating over 1.3 million patients annually. The Zumbro River creates flooding risk through Rochester. A major tornado and flooding event in 2018 caused significant damage. Rochester's identity is dominated by Mayo Clinic creating unique mass casualty medical infrastructure emergency planning requirements.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (507) 328-6800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-52 US-14 MN-63 MN-30 |
// County Profile
| County | Olmsted County MN |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Population | 160 |
| Area | 654 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.