National Weather ServiceMinnesotaFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Minnesota
The National Weather Service issued 40 flood advisories for Minnesota in 2025 and 42 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 41st most of any state. 2026 through September: 29, 28% below the average of 41 for those months in 2008-2025. St. Louis was covered most often (137 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Minnesota get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Minnesota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 29 |
| 2025 | 40 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2010 | 91 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2008 | 27 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Minnesota get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Minnesota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 137 | 51 | September 11, 2026 |
| Crow Wing | 69 | 9 | June 30, 2026 |
| Aitkin | 67 | 11 | August 28, 2024 |
| Itasca | 62 | 16 | July 25, 2026 |
| Carlton | 62 | 16 | July 23, 2025 |
| Cass | 61 | 12 | July 4, 2026 |
| Pine | 60 | 16 | July 23, 2025 |
| Lake | 60 | 26 | September 11, 2026 |
| Polk | 46 | 9 | September 3, 2026 |
| Otter Tail | 45 | 7 | September 6, 2026 |
| Clay | 42 | 4 | August 6, 2025 |
| Cook | 38 | 17 | May 2, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Minnesota.