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The first evidence of damage by the tornado was found on the south side of a cornfield at the intersection of Traverse County Highway 9 and 740th St. The tornado tracked almost due north, damaging a farmstead south of the 750th St. A quarter of the roof of a metal pole barn was ripped from the steel rafters and tossed to the west-northwest, damaging a power line. Another pole barn was completely destroyed. The southwest side of the barn had poles lifted entirely out of the ground while the east side walls remained intact. Evidence of the tornado continued a mile north, where downed tree branches and tree debris were noted crossing 760th street. The last signs of the tornado damage were just south of 770th street, where a grain auger and hay trailer were flipped over. The total length was shy of three miles from beginning to end.
Eighty mph winds brought many trees down in Browns Valley along with snapping a dozen or more power poles. Some house roofs along with some sheds were damaged.
Seventy mph winds brought down several trees along with some power lines.
Large branches were downed in Wheaton. One branch took down a power line.
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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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Wheaton, Minnesota
| City | Wheaton |
| County | Traverse |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56296 |
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