Power Outage in Buffalo Lake, MN

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Xcel Energy
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Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association
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(320) 693-3231
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McLeod Coop Power
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(800) 927-5685
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Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
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(800) 638-3278
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Otter Tail Power Company
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(800) 257-4044
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Buffalo Lake Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 23, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several trees and power lines were blown down down around Buffalo Lake.

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June 11, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

There were several reports of downed power lines and trees around the community of Buffalo Lake.

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June 24, 2003 - Tornado

This second tornado entered Renville County at 1831 CST, then remained nearly stationary in an open field for about 10 minutes. Then it began moving northeast again, crossing Highway 212, then looping back to the south as the tornado roped out. The only damage was to some power lines and transformers.

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News

Viral Vikings Fan Reacts To A Wild 4th Quarter/OT Win On Sunday

Sunday's dramatic comeback win had Jackie on the edge of her seat, using some adult language, and proclaiming that we've just witnessed a 'new Minnesota miracle'

Nov 15, 2022

Central Minnesota Swimmers and Divers Headed to State Tournament

Swimmers from central Minnesota will be heading to the state tournament this week.

Nov 13, 2022

Cocktails, Intricate Courses Make New Mini-Golf Illinois Hot Spot

This recently opened mini-golf course was designed to be a visceral, intricately detailed experience that transports guests to a wholly unexpected location.

Nov 11, 2022

National Quadball Tournament Comes to Marion This Weekend

Quadball, or quidditch, has a regional tournament this weekend in Marion.

Nov 11, 2022

UPDATE: Benefit Following Fire Destruction of Rudin Family Farm loading... loading...

A barn and a house in the Town of Owego are said to be a total loss following a fire October 19 that drew firefighters from Tioga and Broome counties.

Oct 20, 2022

Comets Reschedule Monday's Postponed Game Following Aud Blackout

The Utica Comets have announced the rescheduled date for Monday's postponed game, which will resume already in progress. There was about 2:30 remaining in the second period with the Comets leading Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2-1 when the power and all of the lights went out at the Adirondack Bank Center.

Oct 18, 2022

After 4-day outage, AT&T says service is back - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter

Outages started being reported across Minnesota as early as 7:50 a.m. Tuesday morning affecting more than 155,000 customers.

Oct 14, 2022

Crash causes power outage for 7,200 customers in University City - The San Diego Union-Tribune

The outage started just before 8 p.m., SDG&E said

Sep 8, 2022

What? Minnesota's Energy Grid Is At Risk This Summer loading...

Minnesota's usually-reliable power grid is at risk as we head into the summer season, putting our region at a high risk of energy emergencies.

Jun 1, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Buffalo Lake, Minnesota

City Buffalo Lake
County Renville
State Minnesota (MN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 55314

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