Power Outage in American Falls, ID

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Idaho Power
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Pacific Power
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Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc
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BPA
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American Falls Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

August 5, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorms damaged power lines and knocked out power to parts of Michaud and Fort Hall Reservation.

(Pih)Pocatello Muni - (Pih)Pocatello Muni
February 5, 2017 - Flood

A warmup in February caused extensive sheet flooding throughout Power County damaging roads and closing many of them in the 8th through 12th time period. Teh Interstate 86 exit 44 for Seagull Bay was closed due to water on the roadway along with several county roads as well.

Roy - American Falls
February 5, 2017 - Flood

A warmup in February caused extensive sheet flooding throughout Power County damaging roads and closing many of them in the 8th through 12th time period. Teh Interstate 86 exit 44 for Seagull Bay was closed due to water on the roadway along with several county roads as well.

Roy - American Falls
June 1, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

Idaho State Journal reported several large tree limbs down as well as power lines and road signs west of American Falls.

American Falls - American Falls
August 1, 2014 - Heavy Rain

Power County was declared a natural disaster area by the USDA due to barley crop loss in August from heavy rains. Eastern Idaho lost about 64 million dollars of barley crops due to the rains with a portion of that occurring in Power County.

Rockland - American Falls

Episodes

August 1, 2014

Power County was declared a natural disaster area by the USDA due to barley crop loss in August from heavy rains. Eastern Idaho lost about 64 million dollars of barley crops due to the rains with a portion of that occurring in Power County.

September 1, 2012

Idaho Power lost three 60 foot towers near East Road in American Falls.

March 25, 2006

20 power poles knocked down in Pleasant Valley area.

March 25, 2006

Several downed power lines in American Falls with power outages. Power line downed onto route 37 closed the road.

March 25, 2006

Windows blown in houses and power lines downed.

News

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Hurricane Ian will move into the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, bringing damaging winds with it.

Sep 28, 2022

One hospitalized after rollover crash caused power outage | Public Safety | newspressnow.com

One person was sent to Mosaic Life Care after a single-vehicle rollover crash that caused a small power outage Thursday afternoon.

Sep 22, 2022

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The National Weather Service office in Binghamton is advising that some rocky weather could be in store for the final official days of summer.

Sep 19, 2022

Oregon Weathers Fire Evacuations, Power Outages in Dry Winds

Campers at a state park in Oregon had to evacuate after a wildfire ignited, and thousands in the state remained without power Saturday after utilities did targeted shut-offs in an effort to lessen the fire danger

Sep 10, 2022

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Electric service to one of downtown Binghamton's tallest buildings was knocked out following a reported transformer explosion.

Aug 31, 2022

Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident

80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.

Aug 9, 2022

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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.

Aug 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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American Falls, Idaho

City American Falls
County Power
State Idaho (ID)
Country United States
Zip Codes 83211

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