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Severe thunderstorms raced through the Baker City area downing large trees and power lines.
A trained spotter 10 miles northwest of Baker City reported wind damage and power outages around Haines, Oregon.
Very heavy rain from slow moving Thunderstorms over the Twin Mountain area in NW Baker County caused severe flooding on Twin Creek and minor flooding on other streams that flow into the North Power River at the base of the mountain. The flooding put lots of mud and debris into the river which inturn clog up river fed irrigation systems on the valley floor around Haines.
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An intense winter storm brought high winds and heavy mountain snow to parts of Southwest Idaho and Southeast Oregon from January fourth through fifth. Wind gusts to ninety six miles per hour and six to eight inches of snow were reported in the mountains. Gusts to sixty four miles per hour including wind damage to trees and power lines were reported in the Treasure and Magic Valleys of Southwest Idaho.
Very strong Thunderstorms across Baker county produced a peak gust of 84 mph at the Oregon Trail Interpretive center, damaging several old wagons at the site. Wind gust to 60 mph at the airport and other reports of 60 to 70 mph winds blew down trees and power lines.
News
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sees progress being made with widespread power outages from Hurricane Ian and warned Friday that storm-related looters could get shot.
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LA GRANDE — Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative reported power outages in La Grande were restored around 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
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Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll.
Thousands of Austin residents experience power outage during spring heat wave | Fox Business
Thousands of Austin residents were left without power for several hours over the weekend during a mid-spring heat wave in the latest sign that the Texas' capital is struggling to keep up with surging population growth.
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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.
Baker City, Oregon
| City | Baker City |
| County | Baker |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 97814 |
Severe thunderstorms raced through the Baker City area downing large trees and power lines.