Power Outage in Carthage, TN

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Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation
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Southwestern Electric Power Company
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Entergy Mississippi
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MTEMC
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Mississippi Power
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Carthage Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

March 3, 2023 - High Wind

Several hours of severe non-thunderstorm winds resulted in numerous damage reports, including downed and uprooted trees, downed powerlines, and roof and other property damage across all of Smith County. At Smith County High School, metal legs on the football scoreboard were bent which caused the scoreboard to fall on top of an outbuilding. Damages are estimated.

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July 12, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were blown down with power outages in the northern part of Smith County, including the Defeated Creek area.

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February 14, 2021 - Winter Storm

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Smith County, mainly southeastern portions of the county, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 156,000 dollars.

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August 10, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the Defeated Creek area.

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May 3, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Smith County. Some of the worst damage was in Dixon Springs, where photos showed dozens of trees blown down and buildings with roof and exterior damage.

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News

TEMA reports 20K customers without power statewide

The Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation has urged its customers to prepare for "an extended outage situation."

Feb 16, 2021

User Comments…

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Power down at 4am in Defeated Creek area. 8.5 hours without power.

Marie | January 03, 2022  

Power went out around 7:35pm. High winds are likely cause. No visible tree or line damages on property.

Joseph Hagans | September 19, 2018  

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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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Carthage, Tennessee

City Carthage
County Smith
State Tennessee (TN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 37030

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