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Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph caused some tree and property damage about 1 mile south of Blue Grass, IA around 425 pm June 23. A flag pole was bent. A gazebo was blown over. Several tree limbs were blown down. Pea-sized hail and a power outage was also observed.
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MidAmerican estimates power will be restored by about midnight.
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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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Blue Grass, Iowa
City | Blue Grass |
County | Scott |
State | Iowa (IA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 52726 |
This is a continuation of the Tornado that started in Muscatine County. Power poles were snapped, a house was un-roofed, and numerous farm outbuildings and trees were damaged.