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Wind damage was focused on Lake Almanor Peninsula and Lake Almanor West with reports of trees into 3 homes, downed power lines, a propane release and other damages. Major damage was done to one home, minor damage to 2 other homes on the Peninsula. Three vehicles were damaged including a Sheriff Deputy patrol car. Many residents suffered mud and debris problems in yards and driveways. Highway 32 was closed near the causeway due to a debris flow across the roadway.
Wind brought a tree and power lines down near the intersection of Almanor Drive and Pole Line Road.
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A powerful winter storm moved through northeast California and northwest Nevada on the 25th and 26th. Ahead of the cold front on the 25th, heavy rain fell in the valleys east of the Sierra Nevada. Reno set a daily precipitation record for February 25th when 1.12 inches of rain was reported at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Up to two inches of rain fell in northeast California (a trained spotter at Sloat reported 2.30 inches of rain as a result of the storm). Over 3 feet of snow was reported in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada.Some storm total rainfall reports:Sloat 2.30 inchesPortola 2.03 inchesSusanville 1.75 inches4 S Susanville 1.46 inchesJanesville 0.98 inches
A powerful winter storm moved through northeast California and northwest Nevada on the 25th and 26th. Ahead of the cold front on the 25th, heavy rain fell in the valleys east of the Sierra Nevada. Reno set a daily precipitation record for February 25th when 1.12 inches of rain was reported at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Up to two inches of rain fell in northeast California (a trained spotter at Sloat reported 2.30 inches of rain as a result of the storm). Over 3 feet of snow was reported in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada.
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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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Chester, California
| City | Chester |
| County | Plumas |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 96020 |
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