7
Very High
Flood Risk in Minneapolis, MN
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $188M from this hazard type
- 148 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 33 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 1.5 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Minneapolis--St. Paul, MN--WI Region, United States (2025-06-25) — 2,250,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Minneapolis is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Minneapolis Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Minneapolis
Flood - Minneapolis--St. Paul, MN--WI Region, United States
June 24, 2025 — WARNING
2,250,000 people exposed; $447,865M capital exposed
Flood - Minneapolis--St. Paul, MN--WI Region, United States
July 20, 2024 — WARNING
644,000 people exposed; $129,729M capital exposed
Flood - Minneapolis--St. Paul, MN--WI Region, United States
April 6, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Minneapolis--St. Paul, MN--WI Region, United States
April 10, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Minneapolis--St. Paul, MN--WI Region, United States
April 8, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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