Minnesota Weather

Individuals in a Minnesota county designated for FEMA individual assistance may go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app, or by calling the helpline at 800-621-3362.

In October, the weather service is focused on recruiting observers who are interested in measuring and reporting snowfall, snow depth and snow water equivalent.

June flash flooding in northeastern Minnesota washed away stream sediment from around the piers of the continuous-span bridge over the Cloquet River.

Fire danger is very high in much of the state and extreme in some areas, with the National Weather Service signaling a Red Flag Warning in 39 Minnesota counties on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Beltrami, Crow Wing and Aitkin counties were among the recipients after tornadoes and strong winds damaged public infrastructure during the summer of 2024.

Tornadoes in September are uncommon. The National Weather Service said Minnesota averages three during the month, more than any other Midwest state.

An abundance of rainfall has been good for the forest but hard on trees with fungal leaf disease. Trees usually reemerge in the spring unaffected by last year's blight.

The storm that toppled trees in the Bemidji area on July 31, 2024, caused an estimated $100,000 in damages, which could open the door for state disaster reimbursement.

The center is intended to assist victims of flooding and severe storms June 16-July 4, 2024. The U.S. Small Business Administration also opened a business recovery center in Cook.

Wind speeds ranging 45-60+ mph were recorded in Northern Minnesota after storms fired up in the late afternoon. Dozens of 911 calls poured in as people reported downed power lines and trees.