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Beech Grove Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Power lines were downed in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
An EF-1 tornado, with winds estimated at 90 mph, briefly touched down near the intersection of Southeastern and Irvington Avenues. Significant garage damage occurred to two homes and one automobile was stacked on top of another. Numerous trees were downed as well. A power pole was downed as well as a gazebo that was picked up and tossed.
Power lines were reported down in Beech Grove due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
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AES Indiana, customers at odds over $41M in costs incurred while power plant was down – Indianapolis Business Journal
The utility is asking for permission to pass on the cost of power it had to purchase from the grid during the outage, but customers are objecting.
Storms push through central Indiana downing trees, powerlines | wthr.com
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Indianapolis storms knock out power to thousands across the city
Thunderstorms Wednesday morning have caused thousands to be without power in Indianapolis.
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ALERT: The College Branch is currently experiencing a power outage.
Keep your cellphones charged today…power outages expected https://t.co/pHCL7C94BO
The shelter is currently CLOSER due to a power outage. We will post again when we are open.
Wednesday's outages are still a problem for some: https://t.co/5TsKFWNkL9
Gusty winds have impacted residents across Central Indiana. https://t.co/8l4e0CdPth
@FOX59 big power outage on east side Indy affecting almost 10,000 people.
Power outages at I70 & Post Rd @FOX59 @CBS4Indy @WTHRcom @AESIndiana
@AESIndiana Have a power outage at my home now been about 30 mins.
@CarsonAshley Personally, I am pulling for a power outage and high ankle sprain’s.
@BakersfieldEast Classic Bakersfield CLT. Power outage, gas leak, apartment fire. We’ve had it all.
@angelaganote It looks like my friend lives in an area with power outages... Fort Myers area.
@firstgentrekkie @Stonekettle I sneezed and caused a power outage in South Carolina.
California power outages: How a text message averted major blackouts https://t.co/O16XbOleuI
@AESIndiana more power outages in Indy. Any timeline for service restoration?
Power outages occur, without fail, at the most convenient times.......
Power Outages on their way as well, Electric Cars will be stuck..... https://t.co/3ezvmPcpbR
I need a man in my life permanently because I never reset the clock on the oven after a power outage
Had a power outage at work for 2 and half hours and had to work in it with no air
@lindsayfickas It's done that a couple times, usually after a power outage.
@BigLiciousT @wrtv We had power outages/flickering at school around 2:30, too. Weird day.
Middle of the first episode of a new show and BOOM! Power outage. Cuz… it hailed for 5 min?
AES reporting some power outages with gusty winds in Marion County. @wrtv https://t.co/fdV2m5XxWy
@pennycheck Was there ever any explanation as to what happened w/ the North Lawn power outage?
Got sent home from work early cause of a power outage, shout out Mother Nature
@AmericanD My wife fixes stuff, but i see your point about the power outage.
Purdue University has canceled in-person classes for Thursday. https://t.co/n4nuhceTTW
I refuse to watch Sporrs on my phone, so this power outage sucks. #Buckeyes
I’m tired of throwing out food because of power outages get on your square and figure it out!!
NEWS: Power Outage Forces Rescue Operation on Indianapolis Zoo Skyline https://t.co/Rhfpr7JP8W
Live look at our Sunday night @AESIndiana power outage https://t.co/k5Fq8mPhpR
Lightning storms and power outages are fuckin scary as shit with ETH mining rigs...
POWER OUTAGES: There are 22,959 @AESIndiana customers without power. https://t.co/kOsHMEnG6K
Power outage on the west side of Indy for about 20 minutes.
Power outage? The No. 12 car is still out on track from what I can see. https://t.co/ZacihzP6Xx
Houston Faces Dire Water Issues https://t.co/XfDVk8Y5nz https://t.co/poUryogoEB
Chimp, monkeys, lemurs freeze at primate sanctuary amid Texas power outage https://t.co/XAQQXrGk7z
Scorched earth: Record 2 million acres burned in California https://t.co/dLi616MMle
Nothing like a power outage with 200+ other people in the middle of a zoom meeting
The power outage in Broad Ripple is making that second bourbon feel ill advised.
RT @LawLiberty: Does the disaster reveal us to ourselves? https://t.co/5qqgqDnuyV
Strong winds leave damage and power outages in several Indiana counties https://t.co/J7isjVt4NY
RT @Ben_Inskeep: My utility's power outage website is failing exactly when we need it to work
like i am so unprepared for a power outage no candles, no flashlights ._.
@ayyaannaaaa they covered the stuff cause it was a power outage ...
No track and field conditioning today due to the power outage at the school
RT @Waynetwpfire: Traffic backed up on Rockville Rd due to power outage. https://t.co/m5ms7PV4mI
RT @WIBCTraffic: West side power outage, lights out⬇️ @93wibc https://t.co/SYlb99PDci
West side power outage, lights out⬇️ @93wibc https://t.co/SYlb99PDci
RT @Waynetwpfire: Traffic backed up on Rockville Rd due to power outage. https://t.co/m5ms7PV4mI
RT @Waynetwpfire: Traffic backed up on Rockville Rd due to power outage. https://t.co/m5ms7PV4mI
RT @Waynetwpfire: Traffic backed up on Rockville Rd due to power outage. https://t.co/m5ms7PV4mI
RT @Waynetwpfire: Traffic backed up on Rockville Rd due to power outage. https://t.co/m5ms7PV4mI
Traffic backed up on Rockville Rd due to power outage. https://t.co/m5ms7PV4mI
How quickly can your sound system reboot from a power outage?
This is so annoying. Can’t believe this power outage ? I need to charge my phone
RT @WTHRcom: High winds are causing power outages in the area. https://t.co/uwWOQFbQ0u
RT @WTHRcom: High winds are causing power outages in the area. https://t.co/uwWOQFbQ0u
High winds are causing power outages in the area. https://t.co/uwWOQFbQ0u
Hoping for a power outage & no umbrellas. https://t.co/dWTqpkSQFe
Hurricane Dorian moves through Carolinas, causing widespread power outages https://t.co/ujeuxLaOsV
54% done with Firestarter, by Stephen King: Power outage https://t.co/BUbwqzzvfv
Aye @RalphieBands you just have a power outage too? Right when you left my power went out lmao
Power outage on the block today, no a/c, so we’re running ALL the errands today. #hotdayinthecity
The joys of a power outage on a hot summer’s day... #hotdayinthecity https://t.co/FH1yGMcyew
There’s a power outage in my neighborhood. My phone is at 6%. And I have to get up at 6:30 ?
@MelodyReyne Im fantastic. Just in a power outage right now. How about you ?
RT @FOX59: A tornado left the town of Freedom in disarray. https://t.co/vE7XOfQKDZ
@Massingcc23 Was not sure where she lived. There are some power outages.
A tornado left the town of Freedom in disarray. https://t.co/vE7XOfQKDZ
Power outages, down trees, windows blown out in Freedom https://t.co/KnzBTG3a57
RT @WTHRcom: Bird on a wire to blame for Muncie power outage. https://t.co/Lg5yy96XzY
Bird on a wire to blame for Muncie power outage. https://t.co/Lg5yy96XzY
Please send prayers that my vape pen pulls a Hanukah-style miracle during this power outage.
RT @93wibc: A power outage this morning in Henry County. https://t.co/ebIyxcTvlE
A power outage this morning in Henry County. https://t.co/ebIyxcTvlE
Sitrep: Power outage @ClayTerrace. Apparently 385 homes impacted. @HamiltonCoEOC @HCINCERT #Carmel
RT @WTHRcom: Crews working to restore large power outage in Hamilton County. https://t.co/u0SyEUmgdr
More than 3,000 without power following truck crash in Hamilton County https://t.co/Bg2xkumCfV
Truck crash leaves 3,000 without power in Hamilton County https://t.co/l11YTgDaD9 via @indystar
Crews working to restore large power outage in Hamilton County. https://t.co/u0SyEUmgdr
Well, @DukeEnergy, if you needed to have a power outage, today was the perfect day for it.
More power outages being reported in Carmel. @rtv6 https://t.co/FxtyFVypqh
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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Beech Grove, Indiana
City | Beech Grove |
County | Marion |
State | Indiana (IN) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 46107 |
The EF-1 rated tornado, with max wind speeds of 100 mph, began southwest of Beech Grove causing roof damage before crossing Emerson Avenue and causing additional roof damage to a school, apartment complex, and house. Alro Steel Company also sustained damage to the roof and wall of a warehouse-like structure. Numerous power poles were also downed near the Alro structure. In addition to the roof damage at Beech Grove High School, they also had more than 20 classrooms damaged or destroyed. The scoreboard on the football field was significantly damaged as well. The tornado continued for several hundred feet before dissipating.