Power Outage in Columbia, KY

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Taylor County RECC
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(800) 931-4551
LG&E KU
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South Kentucky RECC
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Ozarks Electric Cooperative
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(800) 521-6144 Report Online
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Farmers RECC
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(270) 651-2191
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Columbia Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

December 23, 2022 - Winter Storm

Snowfall of 1 inch accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chills of -25 were observed on the morning of the 23rd. Extreme cold strained the power grid and rolling blackouts were implemented by utility companies.

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June 21, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down across the southern half of Adair County.

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November 5, 2018 - Tornado

This skipping tornado first touched down along Campbellsville Rd near the community of Cane Valley, where it downed power lines as it snapped tree limbs and uprooted several large trees. Moving eastward over open fields, it tore most of the roof off a barn at the end of Doug White Road, plastering insulation from the barn onto the northeast side of the adjacent home. To the north of the barn and home, it tossed a 1500 lb. hay roll southeast over a fence. From here, the tornado raced east-northeast over more fields, where it snapped the tops off a few trees before it hit the next farm, at Milky Way Lane on Mt. Carmel Road. Here it destroyed one large outbuilding and tore much of the roof off another in addition to destroying two small grain hoppers. Flying debris damaged at least two other buildings and vehicles, with roofing debris scattered a quarter of a mile to the northeast. Across the road from these buildings, the tornado tore the roof off and partially collapsed the wall of another large outbuilding. Flying debris from this building damaged another outbuilding, while columns on the southwest-facing front porch of the farm home were blown out as the porch roof was briefly elevated.||The tornado continued eastward, snapping the trunks of several large trees along Butler Creek and damaging carports and a metal outbuilding along Holmes Bend Rd and Turkey Trace. Again moving over open land, the final two buildings damaged were metal outbuildings on Willis Rd and near the intersection of West Egypt Rd and Knifley Rd. It also toppled the sign of the Green River Bait and Grocery before lifting as it crossed Knifley Rd.

Cane Vly - Absher
November 5, 2018 - Tornado

This skipping tornado first touched down along Campbellsville Rd near the community of Cane Valley, where it downed power lines as it snapped tree limbs and uprooted several large trees. Moving eastward over open fields, it tore most of the roof off a barn at the end of Doug White Road, plastering insulation from the barn onto the northeast side of the adjacent home. To the north of the barn and home, it tossed a 1500 lb. hay roll southeast over a fence. From here, the tornado raced east-northeast over more fields, where it snapped the tops off a few trees before it hit the next farm, at Milky Way Lane on Mt. Carmel Road. Here it destroyed one large outbuilding and tore much of the roof off another in addition to destroying two small grain hoppers. Flying debris damaged at least two other buildings and vehicles, with roofing debris scattered a quarter of a mile to the northeast. Across the road from these buildings, the tornado tore the roof off and partially collapsed the wall of another large outbuilding. Flying debris from this building damaged another outbuilding, while columns on the southwest-facing front porch of the farm home were blown out as the porch roof was briefly elevated.||The tornado continued eastward, snapping the trunks of several large trees along Butler Creek and damaging carports and a metal outbuilding along Holmes Bend Rd and Turkey Trace. Again moving over open land, the final two buildings damaged were metal outbuildings on Willis Rd and near the intersection of West Egypt Rd and Knifley Rd. It also toppled the sign of the Green River Bait and Grocery before lifting as it crossed Knifley Rd.

Cane Vly - Absher
May 31, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines down on Edmonton Road outside of Columbia.

Columbia Ludot Arpt - Columbia Ludot Arpt

Episodes

July 29, 2000

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines across much of South Central Kentucky. Dime size hail was also produced by these storms.

News

Duke Energy Florida aims to wrap up restoration for customers by Friday night | Duke Energy | News Center

Duke Energy today said it is on track to restore nearly all customers who lost power during Tropical Storm Nicole by 10 p.m. tonight, though many will be restored sooner.

Nov 11, 2022

Shout out to the election officials after longest day on ColumbiaMagazine.com

News for Columbia, KY 42728, and Adair County, Kentcky, updated all day every day.

Nov 9, 2022

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Nov 4, 2022

FPL gives update to Florida residents about power outages

A workforce group of more than 21,000 people from across 30 states are working together to get power back to residents, the company said in a news release.

Sep 29, 2022

One hospitalized after rollover crash caused power outage | Public Safety | newspressnow.com

One person was sent to Mosaic Life Care after a single-vehicle rollover crash that caused a small power outage Thursday afternoon.

Sep 22, 2022

Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident

80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.

Aug 9, 2022

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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.

Aug 5, 2022

Heavy rains cause flooding, power outages in Appalachia - TheTrucker.com

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. -- Rescue workers plucked people off rooftops amid fast-rising water Thursday in central Appalachia, where torrential rains unleashed

Jul 28, 2022

Floods, power outages reported in East TN Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have brought flooding and power outages to parts of Anderson, Blount and Knox counties.

Jul 20, 2022

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Power out on parker st Columbia tn

Shannon | July 21, 2022  

Power out Bristow rd in Columbia

April | July 12, 2022  

Power went out on Overlook Place near Trotwood Avenue at around 9 am

Josh | June 07, 2022  

Power out on E. 15th Street, Columbia 38401

Residents | January 01, 2022  

My electric is out on Ray Miller Rd near Knifley. I am unable to get through to either of the phone numbers to report the outage.

Joe Marsh | December 25, 2021  

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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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Columbia, Kentucky

City Columbia
County Adair
State Kentucky (KY)
Country United States
Zip Codes 42728

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