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A small, but potent thunderstorm developed over Clearfield County just north of the town of Clearfield just before 22:00Z Thursday June 2nd, 2016. The storm moved ittle and intensified, and by 23Z was producing very heavy rain. The storm sat over the Clearfield-Lawrence County Airport (KFIG) where 5.16��� of rain fell essentially 3 hours.||Initially Flood Advisories were issued (2316Z), but as the storm sat in one spot, the advisory was upgraded to a Flash Flood Warning at 0038Z. ||Significant flooding was reported near the town of Clearfield, with three homes flooded, and according to Clearfield County EMA 21 people were rescued from their homes and taken to a shelter. ||Shortly after midnight a house on West Front Street exploded when the owners tried to turn their power back on. Four residents of the home suffered unknown injuries.||Hardest hit areas were near Route 879 and Industrial Road (see fig 2), and multiple streets in downtown Clearfield including Turnpike, Nichols and Merrill Street.
A thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and power lines near Clearfield with power outages reported.
A mix of snow and freezing rain resulted in significant winter weather impacts during the pre-Thanksgiving holiday travel. These included multiple vehicle accidents, road closures, downed trees/wires and power outages. Snow accumulations by mid-day on the 26th averaged between 1 and 3 inches, followed by a prolonged period of moderate to heavy freezing rain with ice accretion between 0.25 and 0.50 inch by nightfall.
High winds knocked down several trees and utility wires, causing power outages county-wide.
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph toppled numerous trees and wires across the western half of Clearfield County, resulting in widespread power outages. The ASOS at the Clearfield-Lawrence Airport recorded a peak gust of 54 mph.
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Thunderstorm winds knocked down power poles and wires in Karthaus.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation storage shed blown down (80' x 60') and across the road. Numerous power lines also down.
News
Severe weather led to record number of Pa. power outages in 2021 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Downed power lines cause outage in Clearfield | WJAC
According to a Facebook post from the Clearfield fire department, a widespread power outage is being reported in Clearfield after power lines were downed. Crews are currently on scene, near the intersection of South 6th Street and Arnold Avenue. The fire department says that Penelec is also on scene and drivers are asked to avoid the area.
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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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Clearfield, Pennsylvania
| City | Clearfield |
| County | Clearfield |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 16830 |
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