Power Outage in Alma, MI

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Alma Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

August 28, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and tree limbs and power lines were blown down across portions of Gratiot county.

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February 24, 2019 - High Wind

Downed tree limbs and power lines and widespread power outages occurred due to wind gusts of up to around 60 mph.

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April 14, 2018 - Winter Storm

An inch to two inches of sleet was reported. The combination of heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.

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March 8, 2017 - High Wind

Peak wind gusts of up to 60 mph resulted in numerous downed trees and limbs and power lines and widespread power outages.

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March 23, 2016 - Winter Storm

Up to four tenths of an inch of ice accumulation was reported that resulted in several downed tree limbs and power lines.

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Episodes

September 5, 2018

Isolated wind damage in the form of several downed trees and a few power outages occurred due to isolated severe storms on September 5th.

July 14, 2000

Severe thunderstorms developed during the late evening hours of the 13th across west central lower Michigan, producing several reports of large hail and wind damage. The first report of hail came in from Scottville (Mason County) at 8:40 p.m. EST, where one inch hail fell. Eight minutes later, one and three quarters inch hail was reported 2 miles east of Scottville. Several trees were also blown down onto homes in Scottville between 8:40 and 8:50 p.m. Law enforcement reported numerous trees down across the northern portion of Newaygo County, including the community of Bitely, at 9:30 p.m. EST. One and three quarters inch hail was observed in Walkerville (Oceana County) at 9:30 p.m. EST. Law enforcement reported large tree limbs and several power lines down in Sweetwater Township (Lake County) at 9:50 p.m. EST. A large tree was downed in Sumner (Gratiot County) at 12:10 a.m. EST on the 14th. Three quarters inch hail was reported in Perrinton, also in Gratiot County, at 12:35 a.m.

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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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Alma, Michigan

City Alma
County Gratiot
State Michigan (MI)
Country United States
Zip Codes 48801

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