Power Outage in Columbus, MT

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

NorthWestern Energy
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Beartooth Electric Cooperative Inc
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(406) 446-2310
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative
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(406) 348-3411
Fergus Electric Coop, Inc
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(406) 538-3465

Columbus Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 22, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines and trees were down in portions of Absarokee.

Aosarokee - Aosarokee
July 22, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

There were numerous reports of trees down on houses, power lines and across roads in the town of Columbus.

Columbus - Columbus
July 1, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind

Estimated wind gust of 70 mph was reported 7 miles Northeast of Columbus. A large 30 diameter tree was downed, landing on a power line and building.

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News

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

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

Extreme heat: More than a dozen cities set temperature records for June 15 | CNN Close icon

At least 16 US cities set or tied records for their highest temperature for the date, with Macon, Georgia, hitting 103 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, the National Weather Service reported.

Jun 16, 2022

AEP: Power back on for most Columbus-area customers

American Electric Power hoped to restore electricity to all Columbus-area customers by 5 a.m. Thursday.

Jun 15, 2022

Will the Texas Power Grid be Able to Meet Demand During the Heat?

You’re probably tired of ERCOT being in the news, but unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like that’s going to change any time soon.

Jun 9, 2022

Power out for more than 10,000, and is likely to remain out multiple days for some | Public Safety | willistonherald.com

Power is out all over the region in Williams, McKenzie and Richland county Montana. The wind knocked multiple utility poles down overnight Saturday, April 23, leaving more than 10,000 homes

Apr 24, 2022

Three plead guilty to terrorism charges in plot to attack U.S. power grid, start race war - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story Wp ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh

The three men sought to assault power grids with “powerful rifles” to stir unrest, federal officials said, and were motivated by white-supremacist ideology.

Feb 25, 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, Montana

City Columbus
County Stillwater
State Montana (MT)
Country United States
Zip Codes 59019

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