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Trees and power lines down from near Esperanza to Fort Hancock. Barn blown down, tin roofing peeled from several barns and older buildings.
High temperatures on Feb 2nd only warmed up to 14F in Dell City. Overnight low temperatures on Feb 3rd fell to -5F at Dell City and 2F in Sierra Blanca. All of Northern Hudspeth County from near Hueco Tanks to Dell City lost power for about 12 hours from the evening of Feb 2nd until early morning Feb 3rd.
Gusts over 60 mph were estimated across Hudspeth County. At least one roof was blown off entirely in Sierra Blanca. A power pole was knocked down just east of the El Paso/Hudspeth County line on Highway 62/180. The power pole being knocked down then caused a fire to break out and burn down the Shamrock Cafe.
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An intense thunderstorm produced winds estimated up to 80 mph which blew down dozens of trees and at least 20 power poles, damaged several roofs and unroofed a mobile home. Power was not fully restored to the town for two days. Also, 3.5 inches of rain fell in an hour which led to widespread flooding. The two main roads serving the area were impassable until well into the following day.
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Winter storms throughout the central and eastern U.S. continued Friday to impact hundreds of thousands of people in several states. Power outages were reported for as many as 350,000 households. Areas of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Tennessee located along the storm path were most heavily affected. The data science team at CrisisReady, a collaboration […]
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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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Fort Hancock, Texas
| City | Fort Hancock |
| County | Hudspeth |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79839 |
A Mesonet station recorded a gust of 58 mph. A trained spotter also reported damage across Dell City including a trampoline falling onto power lines and damage to the fire station.