Extension > Extreme Weather
Extension phone lines
Farm Information Line
1-800-232-9077, fil@umn.edu
Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–1:30 pm
Leave voicemail after hours. For questions about water, crops, horticulture and climatology issues.
AnswerLine
1-800-854-1678 (MN only)
Mon–Fri, 9 am–12 pm and 1–4 pm or email: answer@iastate.edu
For questions about cleaning, stains, mildew and food safety issues. Provides referrals for financial advice.
Minnesota Climatology Working Group
University of Minnesota, Minnesota State Climatology Office, Department of Natural Resources — The most up-to-date information on Minnesota weather conditions.
Extension's weather response
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Prepare for floods
Find information you can trust as you prepare for potentially devastating floods.
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Recover from floods
Safely clean up your home and farm after a flood. Take care of your family and finances and assure safe food and water.
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Tornado and wind
Recover from storms that stress your family and financial well-being. Assess your options.
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Winter impacts
Protect your trees, shrubs, home and farm buildings from damaging ice storms and heavy snow.
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Drought
Help landscapes, crops, and livestock survive extremely dry, hot weather.
