Storm Dave causes widespread damage across southern Norway

Emergency services and road authorities in southern Norway are responding to multiple incidents as Storm Dave brings down trees, roof panels, and camping trailers on Easter Sunday, Dagbladet reports.

As of Sunday afternoon, around 10,000 households in Agder county are without power due to the storm. Police in Agder have received numerous reports of damage, including a small building collapsing onto shopping carts in Flekkefjord, with debris striking parked cars. Firefighters secured the structure and a nearby shelter.

Roof panels have detached from buildings in Flekkefjord, Grimstad, and Kristiansand, with some held in place only by ridge beams. A metal fitting was torn from a roof in Kristiansand, and a roof tile from an old hospital building in Lindesnes struck a parked car. Authorities are assessing whether road closures are needed.

Fallen trees have blocked several roads, including FV4152 near Flekkefjord and FV405 Venneslavegen north of Jeppestølveien. A camping trailer was blown onto a neighbor’s property in an unspecified location, with the owner arranging recovery later.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s southern traffic center reports most incidents involve trees blocking smaller local roads. “We’re doing our best, but it may take time to clear everything,” said traffic operator Hans Petter Medalen, urging motorists to be patient.

Meteorologists confirm the worst of the storm has passed, though strong winds persist along the coast of Rogaland and Agder. “The extreme winds are over, but gusts will continue for a while—though no longer at dangerous levels,” said duty meteorologist Håkon Mjelstad. The storm is expected to fully subside by Sunday evening.