St. Louis County the largest county east of the Mississippi River anchors the Duluth metro on Lake Superior. The county faces extreme winter storm risk with some of the heaviest snowfall in the continental US. Duluth on Lake Superior faces lake storm surges and severe winter weather. The St. Louis River creates flooding risk. The county is part of the Iron Range — historically the source of most US iron ore — with legacy mining creating environmental emergency considerations.
// 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 | Winter Storm / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2012 Blizzard |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (218) 726-2100 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 US-53 MN-1 MN-2 |
// County Profile
| County | St. Louis County MN |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Population | 200 |
| Area | 6,860 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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