Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Covington, Pennsylvania? Contact your local utility company.
Covington Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A line of thunderstorms produced straight-line winds which damaged two farms (one on Barber Rd and another on East Hill Rd ) in Covington Township. This area is located just east of Covington. There was damage to barn roofs, silo roofs, outbuildings, and a number of large trees were uprooted. A grain wagon was flipped and a double-wide trailer, which was tied down, was moved 6 to 12 inches off its foundation. Power lines were reported down. Windows were broken in a nearby farm house. Maximum wind gusts were estimated at 70 to 75 mph. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees in Covington Township. One person was injured from fallen power lines.
News
UPDATE: Power outages continue as nearly 30K customers across Central, SWVA are left in the dark after winter storm brings snow, wind to the area | WFXRtv Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE 5:45 p.m.: Appalachian Power says workers are continuing their efforts to restore power to customers still affected by outages. An Appalachian Power spokesperson tells WFXR News that since workers are still, in some cases, assessing the damage to their grid, restoration estimates cannot be accurately be determined. Crews outside will be dealing with poor […]
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
Related Tweets
Tweets from Covington, Pennsylvania
@srecd I’ve got an alarm clock that’s still blinking from a power outage a few years ago.
It looks like Monroe and Schuylkill Counties are getting hit the hardest. https://t.co/jqrCVJP81y
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.
Related Cities
Report power outage in other Pennsylvania cities.
Covington, Pennsylvania
| City | Covington |
| County | Tioga |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 16917 |
What is the ETA of power being restored on 29th avenue and Taylor? Trucking were working on 28th and Tyler but apparently moved to another area.
has electricity been restored to walnut st. in covington, 70433
No power on Silverthorne Lane in Covington Do you know when power will be restored?
Was Reagan Crossing Apartment affect by Hurricane. Does Reagan Crossing Apartment have electricity .
My power constantly goes out. But the main hwy which is a block away never does!!! Why am I and my neighbors the first and the last to get our power restored. But all the businesses in hwy 90 alwasy powered up right away?