Scott County south of Minneapolis along the Minnesota River has been one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota. The Minnesota River creates flooding risk along the county's western edge. Shakopee and Prior Lake are major suburban communities. The county faces moderate tornado risk and sits in the Twin Cities southern suburban ring. Valleyfair amusement park creates seasonal population surge 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 | Minnesota River Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (952) 496-8177 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-169 MN-13 MN-21 MN-282 |
// County Profile
| County | Scott County MN |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Population | 149 |
| Area | 357 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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Tornado / Red River Flooding
6/10
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Tornado / Flash Flooding
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Cottonwood County MN
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Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
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Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
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