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Power poles were snapped and blown down for three quarters of a mile. This is the middle of a path that is about 1 mile wide. There is also widespread tree damage in this area with some trees snapped and crops blown down in this area.
A National Weather Service storm damage survey team confirmed an EF0 tornado track from 3 miles east of Millersburg, IA (tornado began at 254 pm) to 3 miles west of Parnell, IA (tornado ended at 3 pm). The path length was about 2 miles and the path width was about 25 yards. Power lines were blown down with tree damage noted and one shed flipped. Based on the damage, wind speeds in the tornado were estimated at 80 mph.
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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.
Parnell, Iowa
| City | Parnell |
| County | Iowa |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52325 |
A trained spotter reported numerous trees down all over town. No power at their residence.