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Boscobel Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A NWS storm survey confirmed that an EF3 tornado occurred across northern Grant County. The tornado started in Boscobel where damage to trees, power poles and power lines occurred. The tornado then moved east/southeast before dissipating south of Blue River. Along the path, six homes sustained enough damage to be considered total losses while numerous other had minor to moderate damage. No injuries were reported.
Trees and power lines were blown down in Boscobel.
Trees and powerlines were blown down in the city of Boscobel.
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6 Grant Co. homes destroyed; over a dozen more damaged in Sat. storms Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
In a late night update, Grant Co. Emergency Management indicated no injuries from the storm had been reported at that time.
Massive power outages affecting South Central Wisconsin Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Crews with both MG&E and Alliant Energy have been constantly working to restore power Wednesday morning.
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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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Boscobel, Wisconsin
| City | Boscobel |
| County | Grant |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 53805 |
A tree was was started on fire when it was blown onto a power line.