Power Outage in Wadena, MN
Last report: May 21, 2024
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Wadena
To report a power outage in Wadena, Minnesota, located in Wadena County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
City of Wadena, MN
Minnesota Power
Todd-Wadena Electric Coop
Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 56482.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Wadena County
Tornado. This tornado was wrapped in damaging downburst winds and rain as it rapidly tracked to the north northeast from the Todd County line, across far southeast Wadena County for about 9.5 miles, to the Cass County line. It snapped numerous single pole and double X-braced power poles. it tumbled at least three center pivot irrigation systems. Numerous oak, ash, and pine trees were snapped. The Old Wadena and Bullard Campgrounds had swaths of pine trees laid down. One cabin had the roof and sidewalls torn out. Peak winds to 130 mph. Time estimated based on radar.
May 30, 2022
Tornado. This tornado crossed from far northwest Todd County around 7:52 pm, about 2.5 miles southwest of Verndale, MN. It tracked to the north until 8:11 pm where it lifted 5.5 miles east southeast of Sebeka, MN. It caused extreme damage which included numerous snapped power poles and numerous trees which were snapped or uprooted. Extensive damage was noted to farm buildings which had steel roofing and sidewall panels torn off, and turnkey barns and other industrial buildings lost roofing material. Peak winds estimated to 115 mph, with a maximum width of 500 yards.
May 12, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. A power pole was snapped.
May 29, 2018
A Colorado Low moved into the Central Plains during the evening of November 17th, eventually tracking through central Iowa and into western Wisconsin on the 18th. This set up a strong southwest to northeast temperature gradient and even resulted in a few strong thunderstorms over southern Minnesota. Six to fifteen inches of snow fell over the area, with the highest totals over Hubbard and eastern Becker counties. In combination with very gusty north winds, low visibilities developed. Several vehicles slid into ditches and a few schools closed for the day. The heavy snow also caused trees to snap, resulting in scattered power outages.
November 18, 2016
Thunderstorm Wind. Trees were blown down or uprooted and streets were blocked by downed trees and power lines. A metal roof was blown off a building.
August 04, 2016
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