Power Outage in Quitman, MS

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Quitman Power Outages Caused by Weather

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January 3, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines downed near the Harmony Community.

Hale - Hale
December 14, 2022 - Tornado

This tornado started northeast of Shubuta where it snapped a few trees. The tornado continued northeast across County Road 694 where it strengthened to EF-2 strength and began to snap numerous softwood and hardwood trees. The tornado continued across CR 615 where it snapped power poles and numerous trees. As it crossed CR 631 it destroyed a small wood frame home and blew down numerous trees and power poles. As the tornado crossed CR 511, it snapped a few more power poles and numerous hardwood and softwood trees. Near CR 650 and CR 670 it partially lifted the roof off one home and also destroyed a manufactured home as it lifted it off its foundation. The tornado continued along CR 415 where it snapped numerous trees and then crossed MS Hwy 18. The tornado continued northeast and lifted after it crossed CR 421. The maximum estimated wind speed was 135 mph.

Shubuta - Pine Ridge
April 13, 2022 - Tornado

A tornado started in Jasper County just east of Mississippi Highway 15 near County Road 1561 where it caused mainly tree damage. The tornado moved east along County Road 2414, uprooted a swath of pine trees, uprooted several hardwoods, and snapped numerous large pine tree limbs. Metal roofing panels were peeled off a barn. More trees were uprooted or damaged as the tornado moved across Mississippi Highway 503 and County Road 31. Near CR31, there was widespread tree damage, a shed was destroyed, and a home had some shingles removed. The crossbar on a power pole was broken, and several power lines in this area were blown down. The tornado continued east across Country Road 24 and into Clarke County near MS Highway 513, where it continued to uproot and damage numerous softwood and hardwood trees. It crossed over Interstate 49 and passed on the northwest side of Enterprise where it continued to snap large tree limbs and uproot trees. Near County Road 360 and I-59, a tree fell on a mobile home. The tornado intensified as it continued northeastward toward and through the Clarkdale area. Just east of County Road 357, between County Roads 350 and 379, it uprooted and snapped a swath of hardwood and softwood trees. Several homes lost portions of their roofs in a subdivision near County Roads 351 and 350. About a half mile east along CR 350, a home sustained roof damage with portions of the roof decking removed, there was substantial tree damage, and about five power poles were snapped. At this point, the tornado was nearly 1 mile wide and was at its most intense with damage receiving an EF-2 rating. Damage occurred at Clarkdale Attendance Center on the county line where a large portion of the roofing was removed. School facilities including a baseball field and batting cages were also heavily damaged. Several power poles were snapped and power lines blown down along MS Highway 145. The tornado then continued into southern Lauderdale County. There was widespread tree damage in town, where large branches fell on several homes. Part of the sign was blown off of a gas station, and there was minor damage to metal siding on a nearby business. After passing through Clarkdale, the tornado weakened to an EF-1 intensity and continued to cause damage primarily to timber across southeastern Lauderdale county. Several homes had trees blown down onto them. The tornado crossed MS Highway 19 in the Whynot community before it weakened and dissipated northeast of there near the Alabama state line. The total path length across the three counties was 43.66 miles. The estimated peak wind gust was 120 mph.

Enterprise - Sable
December 6, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power line was blown down.

Chancellor - Chancellor
February 15, 2021 - Ice Storm

Freezing rain fell across the county. It resulted in one quarter of an inch of ice accumulation. Ice accumulated on power lines and trees were also brought down from ice in the city of Enterprise.

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News

Mississippi weather updates: Tornados possible, high winds expected

Mississippi is experiencing another round of severe weather Wednesday afternoon. Here's what we know.

Mar 30, 2022

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Power outage at 11:20 p.m. Pumpkin Center Circle, Quitman, Ark

Beverley &John Heath | October 18, 2023  

Outage at 2344 Dunn Road, Quitman Ga

Jeanine | August 30, 2023  

East lake drive as well

Delk | August 16, 2021  

Power loss occurred at 6:40 at 606 W. Lafayette Street Quitman Georgia 31643. How long will it take to return power to the area?

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Quitman, Mississippi

City Quitman
County Clarke
State Mississippi (MS)
Country United States
Zip Codes 39355

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