Power Outage in Benton, KY

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Benton Electric System
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(270) 527-3666
West Kentucky Rural Electric
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(270) 247-1321 Report Online
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JPEC
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(800) 633-4044
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Marshall County REMC
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(866) 936-3161
ComEd
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(800) 334-7661 Report Online
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Benton Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 13, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

A downed tree blocked Highway 641 in Benton. Just southeast of Benton, a tree was down on a house and power lines. A house roof was damaged 5 miles northeast of Benton.

Benton - Benton
March 30, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power pole was down on U.S. Highway 68 West.

Sharpe - Sharpe
June 28, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Widespread areas of wind damage occurred across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were down. Some trees fell on power lines, causing widespread power outages. About 80 percent of the city of Benton was without power. At Sharpe, a 6-foot fence panel was blown down.

Calvert City - Benton
June 21, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Scattered tree damage occurred in northern Marshall County, associated with a severe thunderstorm. Numerous trees were blown down from the community of Palma to Kentucky Dam. A portable building was moved off its foundation in Palma. Several large tree limbs were down in Calvert City. Power outages were reported.

Calvert City - Benton
March 1, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

Widespread damaging winds were observed across northern and central Marshall County. A wind gust to 75 mph was measured by National Weather Service personnel on a hill at the interchange of I-24 and the Purchase Parkway. The roof was blown off a large metal storage shed at the Marshall County Road Department near Draffenville. Several structures sustained minor damage in Benton. Trees and power lines were down, causing power outages. Several large pine trees were toppled at a residence on U.S. Highway 68, destroying a vehicle. Wind gusts around 75 mph were estimated by a National Weather Service employee near Palma.

Calvert City - Benton

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Power restored in Cape Girardeau Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

A power outage affecting more than 2,000 customers was reported in downtown Cape Girardeau shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, October 7.

Oct 7, 2022

Power outages reported in the Heartland Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Utility companies in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois report hundreds were without power Thursday morning.

Aug 4, 2022

Thousands without power in the Heartland; storm damage reported Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Thousands of customers are without power as storms pushed through the Heartland Friday morning.

Jun 17, 2022

Winter storm brings ice, snow, power outages and flight cancellations - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story Wp ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh

Storm, which unloaded heavy snow and ice from New Mexico to Maine, snarled traffic and cancelled thousands of flights.

Feb 4, 2022

Kentucky tornado damage: See path, damage, EF category by county

Several tornadoes ripped through the state overnight, leaving death and devastation around Kentucky, including Mayfield, which is in Graves county.

Dec 11, 2021

Tracking power outages in the Local 6 area | | WPSD Local 6

WPSD Local 6 is tracking power outages across the area.

Dec 11, 2021

National Weather Service Surveying Potential Tornado Damage, Power Outages Persist | WKMS

Update: TVA reports the Kentucky Hydro-Gilbertsville-Benton City-Murray 69KV line affecting the western Kentucky power outages was energized as of noon…

May 4, 2021

Planned outage in Benton canceled for July 1, substation repairs complete | | WPSD Local 6

Benton Electric System will have a planned power outage for all customers on June 29th, 30th, and July 1st from 11 p.m. until 4 a.m. each day.

Jul 1, 2020

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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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Benton, Kentucky

City Benton
County Marshall
State Kentucky (KY)
Country United States
Zip Codes 42025

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