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Wabasha County declares state of emergency after April 17 tornadoes
Summary
The Wabasha County Board unanimously declared a State of Emergency for tornado damage near Plainview and Elgin on April 17, 2026, citing Chapter 12 of Minnesota statutes to enable county emergency response and recovery actions.
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners on April 21 declared a State of Emergency in response to tornadoes that struck rural areas near Plainview and Elgin on April 17, 2026.
Resolution No. 2026-088, introduced at the meeting, states that "the high winds caused a significant amount of damage to roads, private and public lands" and records that Wabasha County Emergency Management requested the declaration. The resolution cites Chapter 12 of Minnesota Statutes and authorizes emergency powers and responsibilities attendant to such a declaration.
The minutes record the resolution as adopted unanimously. The declaration is intended to allow county officials to coordinate response and recovery, pursue state assistance where appropriate, and exercise the authorities provided under state emergency statutes. The minutes do not list dollar estimates for damage or specific grant requests recorded at the meeting.
