Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Culbertson, Nebraska? Contact your local utility company.
Culbertson Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A member of the public reported that power lines were down due to thunderstorm winds about 8 miles south of Palisade.
The local fire department reported tree damage and power lines down at the intersection of US Highway 6 and NE Highway 25.
Ice accumulations of a quarter inch were reported across the county. A couple inches of light snow also fell. The added weight on power lines caused the Trenton area to lose power, affecting more than 500 people.
A barn at the fair grounds had extreme damage done to the siding and parts of the roof were blown off the building. The barn eventually collapsed. A power pole was also blown down.
Episodes
During the evening a severe thunderstorm moved across Hitchcock and Red Willow counties. The largest hail reported was golf ball size south of McCook. Powerful winds from the storm caused major damage to building at the fair grounds in Culbertson and uprooted a few trees in McCook.
Thunderstorms moved across southern Nebraska around daybreak. Lightning apparently damaged a power substation insulator, resulting in power outages.
News
No news found.
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
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.
Culbertson, Nebraska
| City | Culbertson |
| County | Hitchcock |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 69024 |
Storm survey by NWS North Platte confirms straight line wind damage to a farm southwest of Palisade. A barn was completely destroyed, as well as trees snapped, tree limbs down, power poles down, and crops down.