Power Outage in Decatur, TN

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Decatur Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

August 8, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several trees and power lines were reported down.

Decatur - Decatur
February 17, 2015 - Ice Storm

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Decatur.

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June 15, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees...power poles and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind on Highway 58 between Highway 68 and Highway 30 near Decatur.

Decatur - Decatur
May 22, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

A few trees and a power line was reported down.

Calico - Calico
June 9, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind

Utility company personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds across the northern half of the county from Decatur to near Ten Mile.

Decatur - Decatur

Episodes

July 27, 2005

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down seven miles northeast of Decatur.

May 20, 2005

Several trees and power lines were reported downed across the county.

July 6, 2004

A roof was removed from a building and numerous trees were reported down along with countywide power outages.

August 22, 2003

Numerous trees and power lines reported down by utility company.

June 4, 2002

Trees reported down on power lines at Tenmile.

News

Car hits power pole causing large power outage in Huntsville Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

A large portion of north Huntsville residents woke up without power Wednesday morning after a car accident caused the outage.

Sep 28, 2022

Why is WHDF not working? Planned power outage to affect some viewers | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

News 19's engineering team said a planned power outage will take the WHDF 15 transmitter offline starting around 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 23.

Aug 22, 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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Crews with Decatur Utilities are currently investigating the cause.

Jul 18, 2022

Power outage planned in Tuscumbia after storm | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Parts of Tuscumbia will be without power Thursday night as utility crews work to fix a pole damaged in a July 4th storm.

Jul 6, 2022

Two power outages affecting large portions of Huntsville | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Both outages occurred as a storm moved through the Rocket City.

Jun 17, 2022

Less than 1,000 still without power | WANE 15 Open Navigation Close Navigation

After losing power on Monday, more than 2,000 I&M customers will finally get their electricity back on Friday.

Jun 14, 2022

Tens of thousands without power reported in Memphis area | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands of Memphians found themselves without power Thursday morning as an ice storm moved across Shelby County. WREG will provide updates from MLGW’s outage map as they become available. MLGW customers still without service are encouraged to call the Outage Hotline at (901) 544-6500. To report an emergency, such as a down […]

Feb 3, 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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Decatur, Tennessee

City Decatur
County Meigs
State Tennessee (TN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 37322

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