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The Green County Emergency Manager reported $100,000 of damage from severe thunderstorm winds 4 miles southwest of Brodhead. The damage included 2 barns/sheds with one losing it's roof to the powerful winds. The severe winds peeled siding off of one home, and broke windows and pushed in the door on another home.
The Green County Emergency Manager reported trees down; power lines down and 1 home damaged in a 20-mile wide swath from near Jordan Center to north of Brodhead due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 knots (75 mph). Corn crops, valued at $2.2 million, were also flattened. Ludlow Bar in Monroe lost part of their roof. Wind gusts of 62 mph (54 knots) were measured by the AWOS at Mineral Point Airport at 656 am CDT and by a trained spotter in Brodhead at 658 am CDT.
In the Brodhead area, powerful thunderstorm winds uprooted a few dozen trees and broken branches fell on and snapped several power lines.
County sheriff deputies reported trees and power lines were blown down by the strong thunderstorm gusts.
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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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Brodhead, Wisconsin
| City | Brodhead |
| County | Green |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 53520 |
Trees and power lines down in multiple areas of the county including the city of Monroe.