Enter any address in Sherburne County, Minnesota to see its FEMA flood zone
1 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Sherburne County, Minnesota has recorded 6 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 4 flash floods and 2 river or area floods. The county has received 10 federal disaster declarations, 4 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1965–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, High Winds, Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 28, 1997 |
| Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms | Flood | Mar 21, 1997 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | Jan 3, 1997 |
| Drought | Drought | Jun 17, 1976 |
| Flooding | Flood | Apr 18, 1969 |
| Flooding | Flood | Mar 22, 1966 |
| Flooding | Flood | Apr 11, 1965 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Sep 12, 2005 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jun 24, 2003 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jul 10, 2002 | 25K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 22, 2001 | 2M |
| Flood | Apr 1, 2001 | — |
| Flood | Apr 4, 1997 | — |
Flash Flood — Apr 22, 2001
Two to four inches rain fell on saturated ground. The most severe damage occured in Santiago (Sherburne County), where a dike along County Road 11 gave way and allowed water to come crashing into town. About one dozen homes and businesses were flooded and evacuations were necessary. Other damage included flooded basements in Foley (Benton County) and Milaca (Mille Lacs County). County offic...
Flood — Apr 1, 2001
Heavy snowfall during winter remained on the ground through the end of March and then rapidly melted, resulting in river stages close to record levels. Water began to gush through drainage ditches, streams and into the mainstem rivers during midday April 1. Heavy rain April 7-8 over much of central Minnesota (see corresponding flood entry) prolonged the high water and also added one or two fee...
Flood — Apr 4, 1997
The Mississippi River is monitored at various points including Red Wing, Anoka, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Hastings. The river reached flood stage at most locations around 4/7/97 and crested between 4/10/97 and 4/13/97. The measured crest was the third highest in recorded history at St. Paul, Hastings and Red Wing. The River Terrace Mobile Home park in Monticello was evacuated on 4/4/97. 40...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Sherburne County, Minnesota:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Sherburne County, Minnesota that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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