The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5589176
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
BENTON
5589176
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| Event typeevent_type | Winter Storm |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,589,176 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,058,574 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1997-01-03T23:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1997-01-05T23:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | MINNESOTA |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | BENTON |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A storm system which passed through the central U.S. resulted in a major snow storm over central Minnesota. Snowfall exceeded a foot and a half in many central Minnesota locations including 21 inches at Alexandria and Glenwood, 20 inches at Long Prairie, 19 inches at Little Falls and Milaca and 18 inches at Collegeville. Snow accumulations dropped off rapidly towards the Twin Cities where 4 inches was recorded. Other snowfall amounts included 12 inches at St. Cloud and St. Francis, 10 inches at Cambridge and Benson, 8 inches at Forest Lake, Canby and Montevideo. Strong winds gusting to 40 mph at times developed in the evening on 1/4 resulted in near blizzard conditions over west central Minnesota. Drifts of 5 to 7 feet were reported in the Madison area. Interstate 94 remained closed for a 24 hour period from Sauk Centre northward. West central Minnesota also received a period of freezing rain which preceeded the snow late in the day on 1/3. Numerous highways were closed across west central Minnesota due to the combination of ice, snow and blowing snow. Highway 10 closed west of Staples for a time. The additional snow and ice from this snowstorm in combination with previously fallen accumulations resulted in numerous roofs collapsing over west central Minnesota. Seven cows perished under a collapsed barn, south of the town of Brandon. A partial roof collapse occurred at the Belgrade Fire Department and a marine business in New London suffered a roof collapse. A grocery store lost its roof in Glenwood. Several structures also collapsed in the Staples area. |
| Yearyear | 1,997 |
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