Power Outage in Detroit Lakes, MN
Last report: August 12, 2023
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Detroit Lakes
To report a power outage in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, located in Becker County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
Wild Rice Electric Cooperative Inc
Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn
City of Detroit Lakes, MN
Otter Tail Power Company
Todd-Wadena Electric Coop
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 56501, 56502.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Becker County
Tornado. This tornado was likely wrapped in downburst winds for portions of its nearly 31 mile path through Little Toad Lake, Toad Lake, and Wolf Lake, ending around 2 se of Menagha by 1035 pm cdt. Numerous pine, oak, and poplar trees were violently snapped or uprooted along with several wooden power poles. Farm outbuilding roofs were ripped off. A modern hog barn, an older style barn, and several smaller outbuildings were blown down at various farmsteads. Max winds to 115 mph, with a max width of 600 yards.
June 24, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Received reports of tress down on camper trailers at Little Toad Lake. Power lines down. Time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.
June 24, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Becker county Sheriffs office reported widespread damage near the Cotton Lake and Rochert area. Damage included numerous trees and power lines down, a large tree fell into the kitchen of a home, and numerous trees were blocking roads. Time estimated from radar.
June 24, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Multiple trees blown down. Some trees have fallen on power lines. Shingles were torn of the roof of a house.
May 30, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Large branches and power lines were blown down along highway 59.
August 20, 2019
Power Outage Related Posts on X from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
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@DLNewspapers - June 20, 2022 20:26
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@KdlmSports - May 13, 2022 14:54
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@KdlmNews - March 24, 2021 18:35
per @PrairieStylFile- power outages in parts of West Fargo, and Fargo. Not sure of #MoorheadMN at the moment. #ndwx #mnwx
@NaomiOrre - September 02, 2019 23:42
The 8yo whispered “I love you, electricity” when our relatively brief power outage came to an end... #truelove ?
@book_lvr - June 25, 2019 12:44