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Allegan Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A mesonet station near Dorr recorded a peak wind gust to 68 mph and there were downed tree limbs and power lines.
A peak wind gust to 73 mph was measured at Holland Tulip City Airport. There were several reports of wind damage and power outages.
Wind gusts up to around 60 mph downed tree limbs and power lines and resulted in widespread power outages.
A half to three quarters of an inch of freezing rain resulted in numerous downed trees, limbs, power lines and widespread power outages.
A quarter to a half an inch of freezing rain was reported along with heavy sleet at times. The combination of freezing rain, heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.
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Law enforcement from Allegan county reported that an isolated severe thunderstorm brought down power lines and two trees from Glenn to five miles southwest of Holland.
An isolated severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts that downed several power lines in Douglas at 7:49 a.m. EST. Law enforcement also reported that a tree was blown down 2 miles south of Glenn, also in Allegan County.
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Consumers Energy crews plan to work overnight to restore power | WWMT
Damaging winds and storms resulted from the severe thunderstorm warning over the past weekend.Consumers Energy crews helped to restore power to over 132,000 cu
Power restored to hundreds near Allegan | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Consumers Energy crews have restored power to over a thousand customers Saturday morning.
Consumers Energy restores power for Battle Creek customers | WWMT
The city of Battle Creek is without power as of Thursday.Consumer Energy crews are currently working on the issue that has yet to be determined.Comstock: Comst
Service restored after water main break in NE Grand Rapids | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
There was a water outage on Grand Rapids’ northwest side Thursday due to a water main break, the city says.
State agency calls audit of power outage response | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
A state agency will now require Consumers Energy and DTE to report how they are managing power outages and educating the public on downed power lines.
Semi-truck hits wires, causes power outage | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
About 1,100 Consumers Energy customers in northern Grand Rapids and Plainfield Township lost power Tuesday morning after a semi-truck hit some power lines, authorities say.
3 GRPS schools dismissed early due to power outages | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Students were dismissed early from three Grand Rapids Public Schools buildings due to power outages Wednesday.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
Over 381K without power in Michigan after storm with 70 mph gust - mlive.com
Many outages are on the southeast side of Michigan with DTE Energy reporting 265,000 outages.
Power outages, downed trees limbs seen a day after strong winds in Otsego
Many communities saw storm damage following Monday's severe weather throughout the state of Michigan.
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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.
Allegan, Michigan
City | Allegan |
County | Allegan |
State | Michigan (MI) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 49010 |
no power since thru 9 pm