Rock County MN in Minnesota faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 483 square mile area. Luverne serves this extreme southwest Minnesota corner county near South Dakota. Rock 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 / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Blizzard |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (507) 283-5065 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Rock County MN |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Population | 9 |
| Area | 483 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
Red Lake County MN
Tornado / Red River Flooding
6/10
Moderate