Minnesota Natural Disasters Newswire

Minnesota Power issues public safety notice in response to wildfires

As firefighters and other emergency crews work to get the wildfires in northeastern Minnesota contained, Minnesota Power is taking measures to protect public safety. Minnesota Power advises customers in Hoyt Lakes and surrounding areas that if evacuation …

DNR’s Coby Fontes shares the latest on wildfires in the area

Almost 500 wildfires have been reported with all the heat, low humidity, dryness, and high winds. On the Friday morning community conversation, Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Coby Fontes joined to discuss the dangers going on around us with the …

1918 Cloquet wildfire considered worst natural disaster in MN history

KAXE's Tuesday Morning Show strives to take an in-depth look at natural resource-based issues important to Northern Minnesota. Producer Mark Jacobs and hosts Heidi Holtan and John Latimer discuss the problems and highlight some creative solutions. With …

Severe Storms Trigger Tornado Warnings In Central Minnesota

UNDATED (WJON News) -- The National Weather Service is looking into at least four reported tornado touchdowns in Minnesota. Meteorologist Jake Beitlich says a strong, low-pressure system brought gusty winds and severe storms to parts of the state on …

Minnesota Power issues response plan to wildfires

Minnesota Power says they are taking measures to protect public safety, as wildfire containment efforts continue. The company says they are working closely with community officials, emergency management, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, and the …

NWS reports 4 tornadoes in Minnesota during severe storms

CHANHASSEN, MINN.  – The National Weather Service is checking into at least four reported tornado touchdowns in Minnesota. Meteorologist Jake Beitlich says a strong, low-pressure system brought gusty winds and severe storms to parts of the state on …

Northeastern Minnesota Wildfire Update

(Duluth, MN) — Officials say the rain that moved through northeastern Minnesota Thursday made a positive impact on the wildfires. The Jenkins Creek fire expanded a bit due to higher winds before the rain hit but the town of Hoyt Lakes was spared from …

VIDEO: Minnesota leaders survey damage from northern MN wildfires

(ABC 6 News) — On Friday, Governor Tim Walz and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith visit the Incident Command Center in Two Harbors to receive a briefing from officials battling the northern Minnesota wildfires, meet with volunteers, and survey the …

‘Hugs + Cheers’ At Minnesota Bar As First Rain Falls Amid Wildfire

It's likely the most costly fire in Minnesota since the huge 1918 fire near Cloquet. There was a collective sigh of relief across much of Northern Minnesota when rain came on Thursday evening. Unfortunately, we couldn't get a slow-moving steady …

Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Significant severe weather targets 140M, after tornadoes rake Wisconsin

FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Friday, May 16, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin. Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It’s …

Rain brings some relief to raging wildfires in Minnesota

Relentless wildfires have continued to rapidly grow across parts of northeastern Minnesota north of Lake Superior, destroying at least 144 homes and buildings, after days of unseasonably high temperatures and low humidity. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – Much- …

Fire officials opening burned areas to property owners in northern Minnesota

Property owners will be allowed back into areas burned by two major wildfires in northeast Minnesota, fire officials said Friday on the heels of reports that the Camp House Fire near Brimson hadn’t grown overnight. The Jenkins Creek Fire’s threat to the …

Walz, Senators Klobuchar and Smith visit wildfire zone

The three policymakers traveled to the Incident Command Center in Two Harbors to survey damage from the fires and receive an incident team briefing. TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are on the North …

Top state leaders tour wildfire damage in northern Minnesota

Thousands without power after tornadoes, powerful storms hit Minnesota

Meanwhile, Xcel Energy crews will be working to restore power for more than 13,900 metro customers who remained in the dark at 8 a.m. Friday. That number fell to 11,300 by 8:45 a.m. In total, more than 16,000 customers across the state — some served by …

Dozen tornadoes reported across multiple states with millions of people warned of more severe weather to come

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Severe storms unleash suspected tornadoes, soak Chicago Beyoncé show

Possible tornadoes ripped down trees and power lines in three states Thursday, and severe weather soaked a Beyoncé concert in Chicago and sent the crowd in cowboy hats seeking cover, officials said. There were no reports of deaths of serious injures in the …

Storm kills at least 5 in St. Louis as millions remain under the threat of strong tornadoes and violent winds

By Mary Gilbert, Emma Tucker, Taylor Ward, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A storm that produced a devastating tornado in the St. Louis, Missouri, area Friday afternoon has left at least five people dead and at least 10 injured, according to local authorities. …

Possible tornadoes batter western Wisconsin communities

By Adam Del Rosso, Adam Del Rosso Adam Del Rosso Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weather has been a passion for Adam for as long as he can remember! Whether it was thunderstorms or winter storms, Adam has always been geeking out. After earning …

Dayspring Restoration Launches New Website

Montana’s premier disaster restoration company delivers a better user experience and more comprehensive information to customers with their new website. BOZEMAN, MT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dayspring Restoration is …

Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season

With Hurricane season right around the corner the safety and well-being of occupants living in FEMA temporary housing units is an important concern of the agency. Below are tips for preparing for Hurricane season. If severe weather is predicted, stay alert …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in nine counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-15. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Brownlow Utility District to Receive $1 Million to Repair Crackers Neck Road Waterline

FEMA has approved more than $1 million to repair the waterline that runs along Crackers Neck Road and serves the community near Vaught Creek, which was damaged after Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September.  FEMA’s Public …

9 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Lincoln County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Lincoln County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Muhlenberg County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Muhlenberg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Warren County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Warren County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

More Than Half of Energy Leaders Say Their Weather Forecasts Are Not Accurate Enough

Meteomatics’ New Report Reveals Energy Leaders’ Concerns as They Navigate Weather’s Increasing Impact on Operations MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Greer Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Greer Fire burning in Apache County.  On May 14, the state of Arizona submitted a …

Kentucky Homeowners With Privately-Owned Road and Bridge Damage May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the April severe storms, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Assistance FEMA may provide …

Chippewa County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Chippewa County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

Cass County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Cass County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood …

Kentuckians in 24 More Counties Now Eligible To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. –Twenty-four additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for Kentucky’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides and flooding that began …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

Gilayo Offers Scalable, Rapid Housing Solutions for Homeless Encampments in California and Beyond

Innovative Modular Steel Structures Provide Immediate Relief and Long-Term Solutions for the Homeless Crisis AUBURN, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California takes bold steps to address its homeless crisis, with …

Hurricane Preparedness in Louisiana: Key Measures Homeowners Can Take Before the Storm

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As hurricane season approaches, property owners across Louisiana are urged to begin preparations early to reduce potential damage and improve recovery outcomes. The Gulf Coast region …

NxGenComm Demonstrates Advanced 5G Network Relay Capabilities at Project Convergence Capstone 2025

Advanced 5G Relay Demonstrated MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NxGenComm (NXG) today announced the successful demonstration of its enhanced M5NS Joint Communications Platform at Project Convergence Capstone …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Arkansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from March 14–15, 2025.  The President’s action makes federal funding …

Understanding Your FEMA Determination Letter

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you applied for FEMA assistance after the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, you’ll receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or by email. This is your determination letter. The letter will …