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Hail at least 1 inch in diameter was accompanied by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 70 mph. The wind driven hail caused extensive damage in a swath from Shambaugh through College Springs and into the Braddyville area. Numerous north or east facing windows and siding were broken out or damaged, power lines and trees were downed and crop damage was extensive. More than 80 power poles were snapped from Highway 2 to south of Coin. Some residents claimed it was the worst storm they had ever witnessed.
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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.
Coin, Iowa
| City | Coin |
| County | Page |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 51636 |
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 70 mph and at least one inch hail caused extensive damage in a swath from Shambaugh through College Springs, Coin and into the Braddyville area. Numerous north or east facing windows and siding across these areas were broken out or damaged, power lines and trees were downed and crop damage was extensive. More than 80 power poles were snapped from Highway 2 to south of Coin, and the downed poles and lines essentially closed off the south or east routes in or out of town. Some residents claimed it was the worst storm that they had ever witnessed.