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An EF-1 tornado with estimated maximum winds of 105-110 mph touched down just north of the Calhoun community along Griggs Road and Highway 151, where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees and power lines. The tornado moved north northeast roughly along Highway 837, snapping numerous trees, which caused significant damage to several homes along Highway 837 and Richardson Road. A barn was heavily damaged and a mobile home was flipped over before the tornado lifted.
A few trees were downed in town including one that fell on the 400 block of Garland Gin Road in Calhoun, Louisiana. The tree fell onto nearby power lines and caused a spark which ignited the grass and caused a power outage.
Numerous trees and powerlines were downed near Calhoun and a roof was taken off a home as well.
Trees and power lines toppled.
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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.
Calhoun, Louisiana
| City | Calhoun |
| County | Ouachita |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 71225 |
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