Power Outage in Bolton, MS

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Bolton Power Outages Caused by Weather

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March 22, 2022 - Tornado

This EF2 tornado began along Hill Road near the intersection with Goat Hill Road and continued eastward across Anderson Road producing tree damage. The tornado roughly paralleled MS Highway 22 from near Good Hope Road to near Murrays Road. In this corridor, tree damage became more prolific, with several structures damaged and some power poles snapped as well. Part of the roof of a mobile home was removed along Good Hope Road. Roofing sections were removed or roofing material was damaged on several homes and a church along Highway 22. The greatest damage occurred along Bradley Road, where the entire roof of a home was removed and a high concentration of trees were snapped. Two to three manufactured homes experienced varying degrees of damage along this road as well. The tornado then briefly paralleled Interstate 20 for a few miles between Farr Road and the west side of Bolton before lifting. Along this stretch, several trees were snapped or uprooted and multiple homes or outbuildings experienced metal roof or shingle damage. Trees also damaged a house and an outbuilding in this area. The maximum estimated winds were 120 mph.

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July 14, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

A thunderstorm brought a swath of wind damage to portions of eastern Hinds County. A utility pole was broken off on Northside Drive, and another was broken on Westhaven Drive. A tree was blown down onto utility equipment on St. Thomas Road. Trees were blown down on Clinton-Raymond Road. A big tree was also blown down near Longwood Drive, while a fence and large limbs were also blown down on Turnberry Cove. Powerlines were snapped on Springridge Road in Clinton and a 56mph gust was measured near Clinton. Utility poles were broken along I-55 and Elton Road near Byram. A tree was blown down onto a house on Savanna Street and powerlines were also blown down in that same area.

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October 18, 2012 - Tornado

This tornado touched down just to the west of East Northside Drive and tracked east northeast. Initially, a handful of trees had broken limbs. As the tornado neared and crossed West Northside Drive, almost a dozen hardwood trees were snapped and one power pole was blown down. The tornado continued to the east northeast across a cotton field and dissipated. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.

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March 26, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down, just north of Bolton, on Bolton-Brownsville Road and just east of BrownsSeveral trees and large limbs

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News

Storm causes power outages, downed tree limbs

Rain and high winds caused some damage and knocked out power to several locations in the Glens Falls, Lake George and Stony Creek regions on Monday night.

Mar 8, 2022

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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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Bolton, Mississippi

City Bolton
County Hinds
State Mississippi (MS)
Country United States
Zip Codes 39041

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