St. Louis County provides update on flood situation and ongoing work for June 25

Water levels continue to drop at various locations of concern throughout St. Louis County, one week after devastating storms led to significant flooding. To date, more than 1,500 damage points have been recorded throughout the County - including to public infrastructure and private property.

As a reminder and clarification: anyone who has sustained damage to their property is asked to complete an online damage reporting form for the County Assessor's Department, and to include descriptive photos of damage if possible. Assessor staff will be inspecting damaged property and in instances of significant damage, the property owner may be eligible for relief. A link to the damage reporting form can be found online at stlouiscountymn.gov/flood.

People also can call the Assessor's Department at 218-726-2304 and staff can fill out the form on their behalf. Some local jurisdictions have also requested residents file a report with them. People who have done so should still complete the county's form.

Residents with a private well that has flooded - or if flood water came within 50 feet of the well - should test the water for possible contamination. St. Louis County Public Health now has free test kits available, courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Health. To request a kit, residents in the northern part of the county should call 218-471-7609, or in the southern part 218-725-5291.

St. Louis County Public Works crews completed repairs to more than a dozen roads enabling them to re-open. Work continues on 13 others that remain closed.

St. Louis County residents affected by last week's storm and aftermath are encouraged to visit the County's online flood resource page at stlouiscountymn.gov/flood to find a map of current road closings, a link to file damage reports online, guidance for handling flooded septic tanks and wells, and other resources.