Power Outage in Red Wing, MN

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Xcel Energy
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Goodhue County Electric Cooperative
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(800) 927-6864
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Dakota Electric Association
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(651) 463-6201 Report Online
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Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
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(507) 451-7340 Report Online
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City of Lake City, MN
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(651) 345-4711

Red Wing Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 11, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

There were numerous trees blown down around and in the city of Red Wing. Some of the trees caused damage as they landed on power lines, roofs and vehicles. As the storms moved east into Wisconsin, the Red Wing airport had a measured wind gust of 75 mph.

Red Wing - Red Wing
August 8, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

There were multiple trees and power lines blown down from southwest of Cannon Falls, through Cannon Falls, and to the east of town. There were 3-4 houses that had roof damage, one of the houses had their entire roof blown off on Pine Street. One privately owned wind sensor between Cannon Falls and Red Wing had a report of 88 mph, but damage was too isolated for that type of wind severity.

Cannon Falls - Red Wing
August 8, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

There was lots of wind damage in Red Wing where many trees and branches were blown down, including damage to roofs, and power outages throughout the city. There was a measured wind report from a private weather station of 61 mph west of Red Wing at 1635 LST.

Red Wing - Wacouta
August 8, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

There was lots of wind damage in Red Wing where many trees and branches were blown down, including damage to roofs, and power outages throughout the city. There was a measured wind report from a private weather station of 61 mph west of Red Wing at 1635 LST.

Red Wing - Wacouta
September 20, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

A NWS storm survey, plus drone footage, concluded that there was widespread downburst and inflow wind damage from west of the Stanton airport, along the Rice, Goodhue county line, northeast to the west of Cannon Falls. There was no definite path of damage but a broad area of uprooted trees, power lines, and farm irrigation equipment. The damage is consistent with wind gusts of 85 mph.

Stanton Carleton Arp - Cannon Falls

News

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State and local elections officials said Tuesday's voting in the midterm elections went smoothly overall, with a few isolated problems reported, including in the key swing state of Arizona where issues with voting machines sparked baseless claims about fraud.

Nov 9, 2022

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The state of federal climate policy is a good news, bad news story. The bad news will likely come in on the developing red tide that looks to flip one or both chambers of Congress to Republican control.

Nov 8, 2022

HBC customers experiencing outage | Local News | republicaneagle.com

Customers across southeast Minnesota, including the cities of Red Wing, Hastings and Cannon Falls are experiencing a service outage through HBC.

Oct 19, 2022

Hanna Kuhl | Obituaries | republicaneagle.com

Hanna Elizabeth Kuhl, 25, of Red Wing passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at her home. She was born on September 3, 1997, in St. Charles, Missouri to

Oct 13, 2022

Amid global uncertainty, expect higher heating costs this winter | MPR News MPR News Play Twitter Facebook Mail Heart

Fuel prices are on the rise, and that means most Minnesotans will be paying considerably more to keep their homes warm.

Oct 11, 2022

Severe weather cancels grandstand show, leads to power outages in metro

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Aug 28, 2022

Red Wing baseball icon Corey Tauer’s impact in short stories: ‘He’s like a computer’ | Sports | republicaneagle.com

There aren’t too many moments in Corey Tauer’s life that weren’t filled with baseball. Whether his role was a player, manager, coach, spectator or father, he was involved in something

Aug 1, 2022

Power outage: Why can't Minnesota United score more goals? | MLSSoccer.com

When Minnesota United FC lost to Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field last Sunday, it was the Loons' third straight defeat.

May 18, 2022

Power outages persist after destructive derecho causes widespread damage - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter

The majority of customers should be restored by Saturday night, said Amy Rutledge, manager of corporate communications for the power company, but some may not be restored until Sunday.

May 13, 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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Red Wing, Minnesota

City Red Wing
County Goodhue
State Minnesota (MN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 55066

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