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Estelline Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Eighty mph winds downed 16 to 20 power poles southeast of Thomas.
High winds caused some tree damage, power outages, along with some structural damage in Hayti and Bryant. Many acres of unharvested corn were blown over.
High winds behind an exiting line of thunderstorms gusted to near 60 mph in Hayti. Some power lines and several trees were downed. Also, some structures were damaged from the fallen trees.
Winds to 80 mph brought down nearly 200 trees in and around Estelline. Power lines were also brought down, two grain bins were destroyed, and there was some damage to structures and roofs.
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Social media video captures severe weather in South Dakota
South Dakota residents took to social media to share pictures and video of the storms and damage Thursday.
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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.
Estelline, South Dakota
City | Estelline |
County | Hamlin |
State | South Dakota (SD) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 57234 |
One mile of power lines were snapped with winds estimated at 80 mph.