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Tornado continued from Boone County into Story County. The tornado produced tree and shed damage southwest of Gilbert before downing power lines just west of Gilbert. Additional tree and outbuilding damage occurred as the tornado raced northeast with an intermittent track.
Large tree 10 to 15 inches in diameter, along with power lines down in the town of Gilbert.
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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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Gilbert, Iowa
| City | Gilbert |
| County | Story |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50105 |
No flickering or anything. It just all shutdown.