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This tornado moved from Guthrie into Greene County. The tornado destroyed several grain bins shortly after entering the county and then snapped several large power poles along 330th Street between F and G Avenues. The tornado continued northeast producing sporadic damage in rural southern Greene County before dissipating north of 300th Street between H and I Avenues.
An aerial survey showed very intermittent track that began 3 miles north of Coon Rapids, in Carroll County, and continued east, into Greene County, for approximately 15 miles, dissipating near Cooper. The maximum width was 50 yards. Crop damage was reported and power poles bent but no structures were impacted. A two mile continuous swath of corn damage occurred 4 miles west of Cooper with numerous meanders and turns. The strength was EF0 ending at approximately 1825CST.
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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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Cooper, Iowa
| City | Cooper |
| County | Greene |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50059 |
Tornado moved into Greene County from Guthrie County. This tornado produced damage through rural south and east portions of the county. The tornado passed just southeast of the hamlet of Cooper and through Grand Junction. Most of the damage was EF0 to EF1 with tree and minor house damage. However, the tornado strengthened north of Grand Junction with power pole damage and then toppling an industrial wind mill along W Avenue with an EF2 rating at that location. The circulation then destroyed a confinement building before dissipating several miles northeast of Dana.