Power Outage in Bridgeport, NE

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Nebraska Public Power District
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(877) 275-6773 Report Online
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Wheat Belt Public Power Dist
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(800) 261-7114
High West Energy
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(307) 245-3261
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City of Alliance- (NE)
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(308) 762-5075
Panhandle Rural El Member Assn
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(888) 641-1907

Bridgeport Power Outages Caused by Weather

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June 23, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Winds toppled power lines producing power flashes along highway 385.

Alden - Alden
June 12, 2017 - Tornado

A long-track discontinuous tornado path was surveyed by the NWS damage team, initially touching down northwest of the Highway 26 and L62A intersection, 4 miles north-northwest of Bayard, NE. The tornado continued east along and north of L62A. Significant damage consistent of EF-2 tornadic damage was surveyed at a farmhouse approximately 6 miles northeast of Bayard. The house was severely damaged with the roof taken off and numerous exterior walls destroyed (DI 4, DOD 8). A detached garage was swept clean (DI 1, DOD 8) with several trucks slid from their original location. A flat bed and horse trailer were lofted 100 yards from their original position. Trees to the west of the residence were denuded. This storm produced additional damage some of which was due to straight-line winds along L62A. This damage included damage to a steel farm outbuilding, rolled mobile home, rolled semi tractor trailer, rolled center pivots, and continued tree denuding. The storm lifted northeast near Highway 385 with additional damage surveyed at Angora, including downed power poles and a train derailment. The discontinuous tornado continued northeast exiting Morrill County near Highway 385 by 1904 MST. This storm continued and produced additional damage in Box Butte County.

Bayard - Bonner
July 3, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind

Two 70 foot tall grain bins blown off and away from their foundations. A 100 foot tall radion tower blown over. Two to three foot diameter trees blown over and snapped off. Power poles snapped off, primarily in the center of town.

Bridgeport - Bridgeport
May 4, 2010 - High Wind

Bridgeport Coop observer reported power lines and tree branches down.

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May 4, 2010 - High Wind

Emergency manager reported a 14 inch tree limb broke off a tree and totaled a car. Branches down throughout the town. Power lines down as well.

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News

Strong winds force power outages in Chadron - RIVER COUNTRY - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA Rectangle

Several people are without power in a Nebraska Panhandle community Monday morning.

Nov 8, 2022

Planned Power Outage In Chadron At 2:30 PM - UPDATE

The City of Chadron says all power in the city will be turned off at 2:30 this afternoon at the request of Nebraska Public Power District, which is dealing with a number of wind-related outages in the area. The original announcement was for the shutoff to be at 2:15. No details are available on ...

Nov 7, 2022

Mechanical Failure Blamed For Chadron Power Outage

       Nebraska Public Power District says a mechanical failure is to blame for a power outage Tuesday afternoon in Chadron that left 835 customers without electricity for about 2-½ hours..       NPPD Media Specialist Greg Otten sa ...

Jul 20, 2022

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Dec 20, 2021

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North Bridgeport, Ct, power outage, today, Monday, December 16, about 7:30 pm Thank you,

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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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Bridgeport, Nebraska

City Bridgeport
County Morrill
State Nebraska (NE)
Country United States
Zip Codes 69336

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