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MidAmerican Energy Company
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Alliant Energy
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Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
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Nebraska Public Power District
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North West Rural Electric Coop
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(800) 766-2099
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Cannon Ball Power Outages Caused by Weather

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August 14, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple power poles broke down in the area.

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April 2, 2010 - Winter Storm

Up to eight inches of heavy wet snow and sleet fell across Sioux County. The combination of strong winds and the wet snow resulted in widespread damages to electrical utilities, causing massive power outages across the county. In some areas it took several days to restore power. Preliminary damage assessments estimated there was around seven million dollars in damage from this storm for Sioux County.

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January 25, 2010 - Blizzard

Wind gusts up to near 50 mph combined with falling snow and existing loose snow cover to create widespread blizzard conditions across Sioux County. The strong winds and blizzard conditions resulted in additional downed power lines and delayed the repair of existing downed power lines. The total estimated damage from this storm (January 18th through January 25th) was well over one million dollars.

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January 22, 2010 - Winter Storm

A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow spread north across the local area. Precipitation eventually changed over to all snow, with up to four inches of accumulations reported by early Saturday morning. Hazardous travel conditions and continued power outages resulted.

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January 18, 2010 - Winter Weather

A prolonged period of freezing fog along with periods of freezing drizzle resulted in moderate to heavy ice accumulations on power lines. This caused numerous overhead power lines and power poles to snap, resulting in widespread power outages across the county which lasted for several days in some areas.

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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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Cannon Ball, North Dakota

City Cannon Ball
County Sioux
State North Dakota (ND)
Country United States
Zip Codes 58528

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