Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Chokio, Minnesota? Contact your local utility company.
Chokio Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
May 12, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down west of Chokio.
Chokio - Chokio
June 12, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell down east of Chokio that took down power lines.
Chokio - Chokio
July 17, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind
There were several reports of downed power lines and trees around the Chokio and Alberta area.
Chokio - Alberta
News
Stevens County may have been hit the hardest by Thursday storms - Bring Me The News
The entire county was without power after the storms blew through Thursday evening.
May 13, 2022
1 dead, extensive storm damage in western and central Minnesota | MPR News MPR News Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
Wind gusts as high as 94 mph were recorded.
May 12, 2022
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
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.
Related Cities
Report power outage in other Minnesota cities.
Chokio, Minnesota
| City | Chokio |
| County | Stevens |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56221 |
Significant infrastructure was either damaged or destroyed in the city of Chokio. This included power poles and trees snapped at their base. Some of the trees landed on houses.