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Barboursville Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 10, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were blown down.

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August 9, 2000 - Thunderstorm Wind

The fire department reported numerous trees were knocked down. This caused power lines to fall, resulting in a few fires.

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Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

An early morning power outage Wednesday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused flight delays that continued even after electricity was restored.

Sep 7, 2022

UPDATE | Kentucky Power restoration following flooding Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Kentucky Power officials say customers in Floyd and Pike Counties should be 95% restored by Sunday night.

Jul 30, 2022

Accident knocks out power to hundreds of residents and businesses Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Restoration isn't expected for many customers until around midnight, according to Metro 911.

Jul 27, 2022

Flooding, mudslides, power outages reported in Floyd County after heavy rainfall Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

A fast moving storm system dumped heavy rain in parts of Floyd County, Kentucky Tuesday causing flash flooding, mudslides and power outages.

Jul 26, 2022

Verizon outage leaves customers frustrated over lack of communication Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Customers told WSAZ, when they reached out to Verizon customer service representatives, they were never told there was an outage.

Jul 24, 2022

Storms down trees, cause high water issues in some areas of region | WCHS

UPDATED, 10:35 p. m. 7/12/22.

Jul 12, 2022

Kentucky power outages | Restoration to continue through Tuesday Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Crews were able to get 90 percent of customers restored Sunday.

Jun 20, 2022

Thousands in West Virginia without power after severe weather Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Approximately 74,000 customers across West Virginia and Virginia are without power Tuesday morning following Monday night’s severe weather.

Jun 14, 2022

When to throw away food during power outage in heat wave Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

If your food has been sitting in the fridge for hours after the power has gone out, there are a few things you can look for ultimately decide what can stay and what has to go.

Jun 14, 2022

WSAZ Investigates | Cut lines leave Frontier customers struggling for answers on service Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Frontier said American Electric Power cut two of their large cables, resulting in an outage for two customers we asked them about.

Apr 29, 2022

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@SpencerWeather | 06:49 PM - 22 Feb 2023

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@grid_events | 01:15 AM - 27 Jun 2022

@birdboyfriends No literally it's a race to shower and charge stuff before the storm hits and I just have to sit in… https://t.co/v1UQGUYTuG

@jae_bones | 12:51 AM - 14 Jun 2022

In Cabell County, more than 9,000 customers are without power. https://t.co/u10MCYuoRp

@heralddispatch | 08:27 PM - 13 Jun 2022

Milton, WV (8:33 PM) Grid Power Outage Event >> The Ting Network detected an Electric Utility Grid Power Outage eve… https://t.co/pgB8viAVVI

@grid_events | 07:15 PM - 13 Jun 2022

Power went off at lunch, I reported it. Just got a text that the estimate for restoration is 9:00 pm dear lord. I w… https://t.co/hXKR0LSI7B

@kristy_joy | 11:41 AM - 22 Sep 2021

#RT @cabellschools: Meadows Elementary is experiencing a power outage: however, school will continue on a regular s… https://t.co/ELjF4cHAVg

@RGBlack316 | 10:24 AM - 22 Sep 2021

#RT @cabellschools: Ona Elementary is experiencing a power outage: however, school will continue on a regular sched… https://t.co/DqbAp2hiHy

@RGBlack316 | 10:24 AM - 22 Sep 2021

Meadows Elementary is experiencing a power outage: however, school will continue on a regular schedule. After care today will be canceled.

@cabellschools | 10:14 AM - 22 Sep 2021

Ona Elementary is experiencing a power outage: however, school will continue on a regular schedule. After care today will be canceled.

@cabellschools | 10:08 AM - 22 Sep 2021

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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Barboursville, West Virginia

City Barboursville
County Cabell
State West Virginia (WV)
Country United States
Zip Codes 25504

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