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A power line was blown down near County Road 10, between County Road 30 and Waconia Parkway.
A severe squall line that moved from east to northeast across northern Carver County produced a significant swath of tree and power line damage across the city of Waconia. Several of the trees were over 12 inches in diameter. One tree landed on a car and destroyed it. Due to the significant damage to power lines, the power in Waconia was out for several hours.
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Crews restoring power to thousands after storms that caused fires, widespread damage - KSTP.com Eyewitness News
Around 135,000 Xcel Energy customers were affected by power outages after overnight storms. The company says it has restored power for over 70% of those customers.
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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.
Waconia, Minnesota
City | Waconia |
County | Carver |
State | Minnesota (MN) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 55387 |
Power lines were blown down in Waconia.