The Flood Tower stands. It stands in town. Authorities have removed the lowest level of stairs to prevent climbing. Unrenovated the cap appears in good condition.
FLOODWOOD Township (T. 51N, R. 20W) and the city in sections 5-8, at the mouth of Floodwood River, received their name from the stream, which formerly was obstructed by natural rafts of driftwood. It was called Embarras River by Joseph N. Nicollet's map in 1843, which designated the present river of that name as Second Embarras River. Both these streams, like the Zumbro River in southeastern Minnesota, derived their old French name, Embarras, from their driftwood hindering canoe travel. The city was incorporated as a village on May 10, 1899; the post office began in 1890; it had a Great Northern Railway station. Minnesota Historical Society
I visited the location in January. The sky began to open for the sun which burned off some heavy winter fog.
Look closely to see the missing level of stairs.
The fire tower stands in Floodwood.
Notice from this long shot that the windows of the cab appear unbroken, the vein on top intact.