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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.
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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.
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Rochert, Minnesota
| City | Rochert |
| County | Becker |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56578 |
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.