Storm Water Management
The City of Northfield takes an active role in managing stormwater run-off in flood prevention, erosion control, and to reduce pollution of our local waterways. This site provide information about our ongoing and future efforts such as our Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan.
Around Your Home
You are generally responsible for grading issues around your home: ensuring that stormwater does not pond around your foundation; not creating drainage problems for neighbors. The City encourages the reduction in run-off and pollution from your home. Find out more.Erosion Control
Construction and grading projects are required to obtain a permit from the city that specifies how run-off will be managed to prevent soil erosion.Stormwater Utility
The City maintains a stormwater utility fee that supports the ongoing efforts to manage stormwater run-off and pollution control. The utility fee is assessed for each property holder within the city and is charged on the monthly utility bill (see the line-item labeled "Storm Water").Stormwater Ponds
Northfield owns and maintains over 30 stormwater retention ponds. Find out more about how these ponds function and the maintenance required to keep them operational.Surface Water Management Ordinance
The City revised and updaetd its surface water management ordinance in 2010 to bring it up to current standards and to make it more user friendly. The final ordinance langauge is available in Ch. 22, Art. VI of the City Code. For more information on the ordinance development process please visit our project website.Flood Information
Information on Northfield Flood Preparation & Response
The City of Northfield participates in the federal flood insurance program managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The City provides basic information about flood hazards, links to FEMA web resources, and flood map resources. Find out more.
Up-to-date flood and storm warnings for the region are available from the National Weather Service. Real-time water level data from the U.S.G.S. for the Cannon River at Welch, MN and the Straight River in Faribault, MN. Water level data from the U.S.G.S. for Minnesota