Power Outage in Columbus, KY

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Power outage in Columbus, Kentucky? Contact your local utility company.

LG&E KU
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(800) 981-0600 Report Online
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West Kentucky Rural Electric
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(270) 247-1321 Report Online
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Dickson Electric System
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(615) 446-9051
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Gibson Electric Membership Corporation
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(800) 977-4076 Report Online
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MLEC
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(888) 879-6038

Columbus Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 5, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Twelve structures were damaged, including a poultry barn that was a total loss. Most of the structures were homes with roof damage. Scattered trees and power lines were down.

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September 22, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind

A large part of the roof was blown off a house. A shed was blown into a nearby field. Numerous large trees were blown down, blocking roads. A large tree fell across State Highway 58 and took down power lines.

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News

Duke Energy crews assess damage, restore power for thousands of customers across Carolinas | Duke Energy | News Center

Thousands of Duke Energy crews are working to restore power to thousands of customers in North Carolina and South Carolina following Hurricane Ian.

Oct 1, 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

Appalachia flooding: At least 25 killed in Kentucky

The death toll is expected to rise as local officials examine the damage of the floods.

Jul 30, 2022

Verizon service now 'fully restored' in the Tri-State, officials say storms caused outage | WOWK Open Navigation Close Navigation

Andrew Testa, Corporate Communications with Verizon, has provided 13 News with a statement regarding service outages in the region.

Jul 24, 2022

Equipment failure causes power outages for about 500 Springfield residents | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation

Eversource estimates around 500 customers in Springfield were without power Tuesday morning.

Jul 19, 2022

7,266 FirstEnergy and AEP customers in Richland County enter weekend without power | Weather | richlandsource.com

Thousands of Richland County residents entered the weekend without electricity, despite published power company estimates that it would be restored by late Friday night.

Jun 18, 2022

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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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Columbus, Kentucky

City Columbus
County Hickman
State Kentucky (KY)
Country United States
Zip Codes 42032

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