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Approximately half of the trees in Yettie Polk State Park were uprooted or heavily damaged by thunderstorm winds, and the park had to be closed. Crews from the public works department worked overnight to remove debris from roadways. Power lines were also knocked down in the park.
Power lines were blown down on Main Street and Smith Dairy Road in Belton. Numerous trees and large limbs were also blown down across the city...including several on FM 439 near Lake Belton.
In Belton, amateur radio operators reported power flashes and a few downed trees. In and around Temple, power flashes were reported and numerous roofs, fences, and signs were damaged. One fence which was knocked down was anchored with cement pillars. Guests at a motel which lost a roof were temporarily trapped in their rooms due to their doors being barracaded by debris. Vehicles were damaged by tree limbs and other debris. A duplex also lost a roof and suffered water damage. A golf course lost its scoreboard which was supported by several 4-inch metal poles. An estimated forty trees were uprooted or damaged.
Several large trees uprooted and large tree limbs snapped. One huge tree fell on a transmission repair shop. Numerous power lines were blown down, as well as a light at a ballfield. A sign at a bank was ripped off. Power was out to about 1,200 people.
Numerous power poles were knocked down in and around the city.
News
Abbott approves grant for backup power at water plant | Local News | kdhnews.com
A looming backup power project at the Belton Lake water treatment plant received a boost in funding recently as Gov. Greg Abbott approved the $5 million request from the Defense
Overnight storm leaves numerous local power outages | KWKT - FOX 44 Open Navigation Close Navigation
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX44) – Overnight storms with high straight line winds have resulted in numerous power outages throughout Central Texas. ONCOR’s outage reporting system indicates most of these outages are in individual neighborhoods or areas of town – rather than wide spread outages. Around 1,100 customers in Waco and its immediate suburbs were without power […]
Vehicle knocks out power in Nolanville | Local News | kdhnews.com
Nearly 70 households in Nolanville were without power on Friday due to a vehicle incident.
Power outages reported as thunderstorms pass through Killeen | Local News | kdhnews.com
About 4,600 households and businesses in the Killeen-Harker Heights area were without power Friday as thunderstorms moved through the area.
Back-up power project first step in updates to Bell County water system Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The main water supplier for Bell County, the Water Control Improvement District, is working on a project to provide back-up power to one of its most critical distribution points.
UPDATE: Bell County boil orders end for some residents
A boil water notice for Belton, Fort Hood, Copperas Cove, and Harker Heights residents has been rescinded.
Nearly 2,000 without power in Copperas Cove | Breaking | kdhnews.com
Oncor is reporting that nearly 2,000 customers are without power in Copperas Cove.
High winds cause power outage in Harker Heights | KWKT - FOX 44 Open Navigation Close Navigation
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas – The Harker Heights Police Department is asking the community to avoid the area of Verna Lee Boulevard, near Maplewood Drive, until further notice. High winds have caused a utility pole carrying high voltage lines to crack and become unstable. Emergency services and utilities are on scene trying to make the necessary […]
Nearly 20,000 without power in Killeen - and no estimate on when it will be restored | Breaking | kdhnews.com
Nearly 20,000 electric customers in the Killeen area — just under 30% of all customers served in the Killeen area — remained without power Tuesday, and there is no timetable
Winter storm puts blanket of white over Killeen; Rolling blackouts in effect | Breaking | kdhnews.com
Killeen-Fort Hood area residents woke up to a blanket of snow, single-digit temperatures and rolling electricity blackouts Monday after a winter storm passed through, crippling much of Texas in its
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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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Belton, Texas
| City | Belton |
| County | Bell |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76513 |
Power outage 1640 Kelly Dr Belton Tx
No power for over 8 hours- 132 Circle Dr., Belton, TX
No power for over 8 hours- 132 Circle Dr., Belton, TX
No power for over 8 hours- 132 Circle Dr., Belton, TX
No power for over 8 hours- 132 Circle Dr., Belton, TX