Power Outage in Rock Springs, WY

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Pacific Power
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Bridger Valley Electric Association
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Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000

Rock Springs Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 15, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

A light residential trailer was blown over and knocked into a car on the north side of Rock Springs. The strong wind also dropped large tree limbs and caused damage to a power pole in downtown Rock Springs.

Blairtown - Rock Spgs
July 15, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

A light residential trailer was blown over and knocked into a car on the north side of Rock Springs. The strong wind also dropped large tree limbs and caused damage to a power pole in downtown Rock Springs.

Blairtown - Rock Spgs
May 18, 2008 - Dust Devil

A dust devil tore down parts of two fences in a residential area in Jamestown near Green River. Tin roofing from a barn was wrapped around a power pole as a result of the dust devil.

Riview - Riview

Episodes

June 12, 2016

A moist southerly flow combined with an upper-level disturbance approaching from the west to trigger thunderstorms that moved northeast from Utah and became severe in southern Wyoming. Quarter-sized hail was reported from Green River to Rock Springs in Sweetwater County. Up to 400 customers were without power at the peak of the storm. Another severe thunderstorm moved into Lincoln County and dropped hail up to the size of ping pong balls in and around Kemmerer.

June 5, 2000

A dry microburst occured in the Rock Springs area. The storm ripped off two roofs and downed power lines and trees. A woman was injured by the storm. Also, an unoffical wind gust of 68 mph was reported at a radio station 2 miles north of Rock Springs.

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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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Rock Springs, Wyoming

City Rock Springs
County Sweetwater
State Wyoming (WY)
Country United States
Zip Codes 82901, 82902

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