Power Outage in Andover, MN

In addition to the measured 55 knot wind gust at the Anoka airport, the local emergency manager reported numerous downed trees and power lines across the southern portion of Anoka County, south and west of the airport.

In addition to the measured 55 knot wind gust at the Anoka airport, the local emergency manager reported numerous downed trees and power lines across the southern portion of Anoka County, south and west of the airport.

A few minor tree limbs blew down near Blaine and Columbia Heights as strong gusty winds moved across the county. One of the tree limbs landed on a power line, and another caused a fire.

The local emergency manager indicated that the worst damage in the entire county was around Coon Rapids and Blaine. There were numerous trees blown down in the area, and reports of a few metal poles, and power lines that were blown down.

The local emergency manager indicated that the worst damage in the entire county was around Coon Rapids and Blaine. There were numerous trees blown down in the area, and reports of a few metal poles, and power lines that were blown down.

Several trees were blown down between Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Blaine. In addition to the trees, several power lines and street signs were damaged. There were also reports of minor tree damage around Lino Lakes, Fridley, Oak Grove and Lexington.

A severe down burst wind caused numerous large trees, up to 70 inches in diameter, to blow down near the intersection of 125th Ave NE, and Radisson Road NE. This is where the large tree fell on an outhouse at the Pioneer Park. Several power poles and lines were knock down, causing sporadic power outages across the northeast part of the metro area.

A severe down burst wind caused several large trees to blow down near the intersection of 128th Ave NE, and Harper Street. Several power poles and lines were knock down, causing sporadic power outages across the northeast part of the metro area.

Scattered trees and power lines were blown down across the northern half of Anoka County between Oak Grove and East Bethel. An individual video-recorded a severe downburst in East Bethel, where numerous large tree branches and a few trees were snapped off or blown down.

Scattered trees and power lines were blown down across the northern half of Anoka County between Oak Grove and East Bethel. An individual video-recorded a severe downburst in East Bethel, where numerous large tree branches and a few trees were snapped off or blown down.

Several large trees were blown down with no power for several hours in Lino Lakes.

Several large trees were blown down with no power for several hours in Lino Lakes.

A large tree and a power line were blown down around the town of Columbus.

A shed was blown over and a power line was blown down in the city of Columbia Heights.

Dozens of trees were downed, many across roads, on power lines, houses, and vehicles. Most of the damage was in Columbia Heights with some in Fridley, but extended as far north as Coon Rapids.

Dozens of trees were downed, many across roads, on power lines, houses, and vehicles. Most of the damage was in Columbia Heights with some in Fridley, but extended as far north as Coon Rapids.

Several trees and power lines were blown down, some in the eastern part of East Bethel, but mostly in the northern part of the city of Columbus.

Several trees and power lines were blown down, some in the eastern part of East Bethel, but mostly in the northern part of the city of Columbus.

Several large tree limbs were blown down, and caused power outages around Fridley.

A tree was blown down and landed on a power line.

Several power lines were blown down near East Bethel, Minnesota.

There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines throughout Blaine. In addition, a boat was overturned on an area lake, and a tree landed on a car.

There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines throughout Blaine. In addition, a boat was overturned on an area lake, and a tree landed on a car.

A large area of western Anoka County received damage from severe straight line winds that moved from west to east across the area between 1830 to 1850 CST. Damage included power lines, railroad crossing gates, personal property and trees. One injury occurred as a parade and other activities were happening during the onset of the storm near Coon Rapids. The main damage occurred from near Nowthen, east and southeast to Oak Grove, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park.

A large area of western Anoka County received damage from severe straight line winds that moved from west to east across the area between 1830 to 1850 CST. Damage included power lines, railroad crossing gates, personal property and trees. One injury occurred as a parade and other activities were happening during the onset of the storm near Coon Rapids. The main damage occurred from near Nowthen, east and southeast to Oak Grove, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park.

A large area of eastern Anoka County received damage from severe straight line winds that moved from west to east across the area between 1850 to 1900 CST. Damage includes power lines, railroad crossing gates, personal property and trees. Three injuries occurred near Linwood at Camp Ajawah. A spotter measured 69 mph in the eastern part of East Bethel, or 2 miles north-northwest of Linwood.

A large area of eastern Anoka County received damage from severe straight line winds that moved from west to east across the area between 1850 to 1900 CST. Damage includes power lines, railroad crossing gates, personal property and trees. Three injuries occurred near Linwood at Camp Ajawah. A spotter measured 69 mph in the eastern part of East Bethel, or 2 miles north-northwest of Linwood.

An EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 10 and Central Avenue in Blaine, then traveled approximately 6.1 miles northwest to one half mile northwest of the intersection of County Highway 14, and Hanson Boulevard in Coon Rapids. It had maximum wind speeds of 70 to 80 mph. Most of the damage was associated with trees and power lines blown down along the path length. Some damage occurred when trees fell on homes.

An EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 10 and Central Avenue in Blaine, then traveled approximately 6.1 miles northwest to one half mile northwest of the intersection of County Highway 14, and Hanson Boulevard in Coon Rapids. It had maximum wind speeds of 70 to 80 mph. Most of the damage was associated with trees and power lines blown down along the path length. Some damage occurred when trees fell on homes.

Semi-trailer blown into power poles. Wall blown out of furniture store along U.S. Highway 10.

Two destructive storms swept across Anoka County, knocking over tens of thousands of trees, blowing roofs off houses, and producing large hail and two tornadoes. See separate reports for the hail and tornadoes. One storm moved across northwestern and central Anoka County, and the other tracked across southern Anoka County. The property damage report of $85 Million dollars covers all damage from wind and hail in Anoka County on 9-21-05. Many cities declared a state of emergency.The first storm knocked down three foot diameter trees in Ramsey and tipped over vehicles at an RV dealership. In Andover, several homes had roofs completely blown off, where the strongest downburst winds were estimated to have reached 85 knots. Numerous garages and sheds were blown apart. A portion of a gym roof was torn off at a school. About 10% of roads were blocked by fallen trees. The storm also moved across Coon Rapids, where 500 trees were felled at Bunker Hills Golf Course, the roof was blown off an office building, a fourplex had its roof partially blown off, and the Riverview neighborhood was "smothered" in downed trees. This storm was accompanied by two tornadoes, one in Andover and another tracking from Coon Rapids to Blaine (see separate tornado entries). The F0 tornado in Andover produced very little damage, but was accompanied by a very strong rear flank downdraft, which did the vast majority of the damage in Andover.The second storm tracked across southern Anoka County, affecting Fridley the most. This was the storm that produced significant damage over Hennepin County, and later on, Ramsey County. In Fridley, several thousands of trees were toppled, causing structural damage to about 400 homes. Many roads were blocked and about 90% of the city lost power. Three people were injured when clearing fallen trees. A damage survey revealed both inflow and downburst damage as the mesocyclone tracked over Fridley. Spring Lake Park and Columbia Heights also saw hundreds of downed trees, some on houses and across roads.

Trees were downed onto power lines in East Bethel and Oak Grove.

Tress and power lines were downed.

Power lines were downed across the intersection of West Shadow Lake Drive and Birch Street.

Several trees and a handful of power lines were downed across the county, including those that fell in the following communities: Coon Rapids, Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Fridley, Lino Lakes, and Columbia Heights. Downed trees damaged vehicles. In addition, highway signs were bent over in Coon Rapids, a HAM Radio tower was downed in Centerville, and a pontoon boat was blown off a moving trailer near the intersection of Highway 227 and Highway 47. A spotter in Coon Rapids recorded a wind gust of 46 MPH.

A few trees were downed onto power lines.

Trees and power lines were downed in Columbia Heights. Power outages were reported in Coon Rapids and Fridley.

A few trees and power lines were downed near Centerville Road and Main Street.

Large tree limbs were downed across power lines near Moore Lake.

Nine power poles along County Road 5 and 167th Ave. were snapped. The time was estimated.

Scattered trees and power lines down.

Scattered trees and power lines down.

Fires, power outages, gas meters blown off 4 homes.

Power lines down.