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Large tree limbs were down near Stacy Road and SH 121. Power flashes were also observed.
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado touched down in southwest Allen and traveled northeast seven miles to south McKinney. Structural damage occurred to approximately 50 homes in Allen with several of them sustaining roof damage. A total of 300 residences reported some type of damage including downed trees and fences. In McKinney...numerous homes either lost part or all of their roofs or sustained roof damage due to impacts from flying debris. The Collin County Regional Airport sustained damage to several hangars and some aircraft. Throughout both towns, numerous power lines and poles were downed. Estimated insured losses for both cities is $10 million. This tornado was rated an EF-1 with winds speeds around 90-95 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.
Allen, Texas
| City | Allen |
| County | Collin |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 75002, 75013 |
Still no power 21 hours later! Very hot in the house. Please help.
Power has been out since 6pm, Bethany & Whitman it’s now 4am!! What’s taking so long? I haven’t been in a power outage this long since Hurricane Ike of Galveston, TX. Please bring us back to light..
What the heck guys, it’s after 3am, like other people have said, we’ve been out of power for over 7 hrs now we’re going to lose all of our food.
No power since 6:30. Drove around Allen, no Oncor trucks anywhere, no one working on the power lines. Why? I'm going to lose all my food. I do not have money for more food! Please start restoring power NOW!
Power still out, Oncor estimated 10PM then adjusted to 3AM. WTF Oncor?? We have young children and animals! Get your shit together.