Red Lake County MN in Minnesota faces tornado / red river flooding risk across its 432 square mile area. Red Lake Falls serves this small northwest Minnesota county on the Red Lake River. Red Lake 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.
- 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 / Red River Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Blizzard |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Red River Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (218) 253-4281 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Red Lake County MN |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Population | 4 |
| Area | 432 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Other Minnesota Counties
Houston County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Pope County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Stevens County MN
Tornado / Red River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Mower County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Benton County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Redwood County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate