Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Center, North Dakota? Contact your local utility company.
Center Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Up to six inches of heavy wet snow and sleet fell across Oliver County. The combination of strong winds and the wet snow resulted in damages to electrical utilities, causing power outages across the county. In some areas it took several days to restore power. Preliminary damage assessments estimated there was just under one million dollars in damage from this storm for Oliver County.
Wind gusts up to near 50 mph combined with falling snow and existing loose snow cover to create widespread blizzard conditions across Oliver 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 over 300,000 dollars.
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 five inches of accumulations reported by early Saturday morning. Hazardous travel conditions and continued power outages resulted.
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.
News
Blizzard blasts Bismarck snowfall record; Mandan totals reach 2 feet
The blizzard that hit Bismarck on Thursday smashed the city's snowfall record for the date and came just shy of being an all-time historic storm.
Natural Gas Futures in Freefall Ahead of Hurricane Threat - Natural Gas Intelligence
Natural gas futures fell for a second consecutive session Wednesday as a powerful storm approached the Southeast, threatening power outages, while traders
Near white-out conditions reported in North Dakota during season's first major winter storm
A coating of ice followed by blinding snow across North Dakota had authorities advising against travel in the region Thursday.
Blizzard roars into North Dakota; I-94 pileup causes multiple injuries
The first blizzard of the season blasted into North Dakota on Thursday, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places including Bismarck-Mandan, restricting travel across the state and
Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Nicole is then expected to strike storm-weary Florida on Wednesday night and move into Georgia on Thursday.
ServiceNow Releases New Solutions to Digitize Today’s Most Pressing Workplace Productivity Challenges | Business Wire
ServiceNow Releases New Solutions to Digitize Today’s Most Pressing Workplace Productivity Challenges
A Historic Black Community Center Gets A Climate-Resilient Transformation
South Minneapolis’ nearly 100-year-old historic Sabathani Community Center had a zero energy efficiency rating in 2019. It's now transitioning to an example of green infrastructure and a potential refuge during weather emergencies.
Ian's wake; Mostly trees down and power outages locally
Trees and limbs were down across Cabarrus County and the Piedmont as then-Tropical Storm Ian moved through the area. Several power outages were reported. The storm brought heavy winds and
Who to call for power outages | Breaking | indexjournal.com
Downed trees and power lines are possible in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. If you need to report an outage, here is who to call:
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
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.
Related Cities
Report power outage in other North Dakota cities.
Center, North Dakota
| City | Center |
| County | Oliver |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58530 |
Trees six inches in diameter were snapped in Center. Power lines were also reported down from the falling trees.