100+ mph wind gust reported in Bemidji, leaving extensive damage

Beltrami County declares State of Emergency after powerful storms damage area

Officials in Beltrami County have declared a state of emergency following intense storm damage, including a 106 mph wind gust, hits the area.

100+ mph wind gust reported in Bemidji MN leaving extensive damage

By Renee Nygren BEMIDJI, Minn. (Valley News Live) – Beltrami County emergency manager Christopher Muller says just after midnight on Saturday, the county was hit with torrential rain. It caused flash flooding in downtown Bemidji. Muller says several roadways were also blocked by thousands of downed trees. Just before 1:00am, the Bemidji Regional Airport’s weather station registered a wind gust of 106mph. Muller says as of 7:00am Saturday morning…

As roads begin to clear, evidence of extensive damage emerges in Bemidji

BEMIDJI – When the severe thunderstorm, including winds clocked at 105 miles per hour, tore through Bemidji on Friday night and in the early hours of Saturday morning, most homes in Beltrami County lost power. As of 4 p.m. on Saturday, power hasn’t been restored. According to sources, the outage could last multiple days, carrying into early next week. However, Bemidjians are getting to work on clearing the roads. Thousands of trees toppled in ne…

100+ mph wind gust reported in Bemidji, leaving extensive damage

Beltrami County emergency manager Christopher Muller says just after midnight, the county was hit with torrential rain, which caused flash flooding in downtown Bemidji.