Power Outage in Mineral Wells, TX

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Oncor
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Tri-County Electric
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United Cooperative Services
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Fort Belknap Electric Coop Inc
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TNMP
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Mineral Wells Power Outages Caused by Weather

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February 14, 2021 - Extreme Cold/Wind Chill

Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 15 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures between 0 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit, and the maximum temperature on the 15th was only in the lower teens. Wind chill values during the 14th-16th were between 0 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit most of the time. The cold temperatures resulted in an extreme amount of damage to pipes, infrastructure, and power.

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May 16, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

Amateur radio reported power lines down across several parts of Mineral Wells, TX.

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May 30, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several large trees were blown down in Mineral Wells. Most of the residents in the southeast area of town lost power.

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May 6, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trained spotters estimated 60 mph winds along Highway 281 in the northeast part of the county. Power flashes were also observed in the area. These winds appear to have occurred as the outflow from the storm began to surge out ahead of the storm.

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April 9, 2011 - Wildfire

The Hohertz fire began in southwest Palo Pinto County, approximately 9 miles northwest of Strawn. The local newspaper reported an arching power line started the fire in a pasture. Early on, some deer stands and oil field equipment were burned. On April 15th, this fire merged with the PK West Fire in Stephens County and the fires were renamed the PK Complex. On April 17th, the PK East fire in Palo Pinto County burned into this complex, and on April 19th, the Jackson Ranch Fire in Stephens County also joined this complex. In all, 126,734 acres were burned by this complex of four fires, 167 homes were destroyed, 2 churches were destroyed, and another 124 outbuildings were lost.

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News

Democrat Beto O'Rourke takes his shot with Texas voters again - CBS News

O'Rouke has been driving throughout the state, trying to build a coalition similar to the one he had in 2018, when he narrowly lost to Ted Cruz. But this is 2022.

Nov 5, 2022

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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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Mineral Wells, Texas

City Mineral Wells
County Palo Pinto
State Texas (TX)
Country United States
Zip Codes 76067, 76068

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