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Thunderstorm winds damaged trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm winds severely damaged a large metal framed storage building, destroyed a 50 thousand bushel grain elevator, and destroyed the press box at a football field. the winds also severely damaged a large recreational building, blew down road signs, and damaged siding and roofs. Holes were left in several homes and city buildings. A brick wall of the old part of the Garretson School was damaged along its length. The winds caused widespread tree damage. Tree debris blocked most roads in Garretson. Power lines and poles were blown down, resulting in power outages which affected both the town and nearby rural areas. Several vehicles were damaged by flying or falling debris. The winds caused widespread crop damage in the area, but the amount of crop damage could not be determined.
Thunderstorm winds damaged trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.
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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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Garretson, South Dakota
| City | Garretson |
| County | Minnehaha |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57030 |
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 100 mph caused widespread damage to trees and power lines and damaged several homes. Many trees were blown over or completely uprooted. At least one house was completely destroyed, and others had parts of their roofs blown off. Windows were broken and a large camper was rolled several times and torn apart. Other vehicles were damaged, some severely by garage debris or falling trees. Grandstands at a baseball field were damaged. At least one barn and several silos and smaller structures at area farms were destroyed. The elevator in town was severely damaged. No injuries were reported.