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Colton Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A tornado destroyed several outbuildings and damaged power lines. The tornado developed just southwest of the intersection of 3 counties, moving briefly over a small corner of Lake County, then crossing into Moody County, where the tornado dissipated 3 minutes after it developed.
News
Severe weather hits South Dakota, killing 2. Here's how storm happened
Straight-lined winds and reports of tornadoes hammered southeastern South Dakota on Thursday night, causing widespread damage across several communities and counties.
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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.
Colton, South Dakota
| City | Colton |
| County | Minnehaha |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57018 |
2 days no steady power and now its Friday January 14, 2022 and I have no hot water. Not even sure if the food in my fridge is safe to eat.
This is ridiculous 2days no power cmon people
Power has been off since 2 pm how long will this take I have a refrigerator full of food will I be reimbursed for that is its too long sad no heat for the elderly really? Hope it fixed expectdiously
No power on Washington St. AGAIN. Been out since 2pm. We'd better get reimbursed this time. Why can't this be fixed right the first time??
How long do I have to wait to get my power back? Power was out yesterday morning around 430am and I went to work 1800 pm without power and comeback this morning. Still power is not restored. It is more than 26hours! What is going on?