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Thunderstorm winds damaged numerous homes and other structures, as well as trees and power lines. Roofs were blown off a seed company building, a lumber yard building, and a large machine shed. Additional damage was done to these buildings and others. Shingles were blown off several roofs. The grandstand and one dugout at a ball park was destroyed, and the other dugout, the lights, and the outfield fence were damaged. Debris from the ball park was blown into a yard a block and a half away. Several vehicles were damaged, including windows blown out or knocked out by debris.
Thunderstorm winds caused tree and power line damage. The amount of damage was not known.
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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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Canistota, South Dakota
| City | Canistota |
| County | McCook |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57012 |
Thunderstorm winds caused tree and power line damage, including 3 inch diameter branches blown down. A resulting power outage lasted about 2 hours.