Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project

• Get good information
• Make a plan
• Get supplies ready

Learn how, here.

The City of Edina participates in the National Flood Insurance Program which enables anyone residing in Edina to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance policy.

Get the facts here.

Improper drainage can cause water damage during even minor rain or snowmelt events. Whether you're an owner or a renter, the Home Drainage Basics fact sheet can help you assess problem areas where you live.

Even if you don't own a home, your property may be at risk during a flood.

• Get the facts
• Consider buying flood insurance
• Consider how personal items are stored in low spaces

Severe storms or prolonged periods of wet weather can cause creeks, lakes, pond, and low areas to fill with water. If your home is near these water bodies or in a low-lying area, it can be at risk of flooding.

Check out these fact sheets and compare actions in this overview.

View the flood risk for any property in Edina.

Groundwater seepage tends to occur after long periods of heavy rain or snowmelt, when more water soaks into the ground and causes the groundwater to rise above the home's foundation level. Long-term wet periods can raise groundwater, putting stress on building foundations, and flood low-lying landlocked areas.

A sump pump is a typical solution for groundwater seepage. Dry floodproofing and wet floodproofing are other strategies to reduce vulnerability to groundwater seepage. If a lower level does flood, follow this guidance for pumping water out of your home.

Sanitary backflow flooding can be caused by a blockage in the City's sewer system or the system's inability to handle excess water caused by a significant storm. When this happens, wastewater can flow backwards into homes.

Installing a sanitary backflow prevention device or sewage ejector pump can greatly reduce the risk of sanitary sewer flooding. Check out these fact sheets to learn about how they work and how to maintain them.

Check out the survey responses to learn about people's experiences with flooding in the neighborhood.

We’ve updated our stormwater models with a new tool, called 2D modeling, to get a better understanding of where the water is coming from and better visualize the flood risk. We’re working on some resources to share what we’ve discovered with you.

We’re also taking a close look at some infrastructure options – getting creative and taking a fresh look at some classic ideas. The challenge is to find a way to store and/or move a lot of water while balancing risk for people upstream and downstream. We’re looking at storage above ground, storage below ground, optimizing pipes, and predictive pumps as well as combinations of those approaches.

In early September, we’ll share our initial concepts with you. By then, we’ll have some information about the benefits, tradeoffs, and relative cost of each concept alternative.

Thank you for taking the time to connect with us so far. The stories, desires, and concerns we've collected have helped us better understand community values as we dig into engineering design.

We're still taking feedback. Share a story, take a survey, drop a pin on the map, dial us up, send an email, ask a question.

What flood problems are you experiencing? What flood protection measures have you implemented or considered implementing at your home? How do you use Weber Park? Were you surprised by the results of the 'What Is My Flood Risk?' interactive map?