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Widespread tree and power line damage was reported across the county, including in the communities of Rice and Foley. Branches were downed one mile north of the St. Cloud airport.
Scattered trees down, including some on power lines.
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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.
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
| City | Sauk Rapids |
| County | Benton |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56379 |
The Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor near Rice began to measure sustained winds of 40 mph after 145 AM CST, with a peak gust of 55 mph at 200 AM CST. These winds were created by outflow from previous thunderstorms in the area, which lasted through 320 AM CST, before tapering off. These winds caused power lines and tree limbs to be blown down.