Power Outage in Greenville, SC

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Blue Ridge Electric Coop
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Greenville Power Outages Caused by Weather

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June 25, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple sources reported numerous trees blown down along with some power lines from the Paris Mountain area across Taylors. Power lines fell on a storage building.

Minter - Taylors
July 6, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

County comms reported trees and power lines blown down on East Fairfield Rd.

Greenville Donaldson - Greenville Donaldson
June 27, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

NWS employee reported a few trees uprooted, numerous large tree limbs snapped, and some power lines blown down, and minor structural damage along the Augusta St corridor in south Greenville.

Brandon - East Gantt
June 27, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

NWS employee reported a few trees uprooted, numerous large tree limbs snapped, and some power lines blown down, and minor structural damage along the Augusta St corridor in south Greenville.

Brandon - East Gantt
June 3, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Public posted video on Social Media of a large tree limb blown own on power lines off Edwards Rd. Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Blacks Rd near Rolling Green Cir.

Cherokee Forest - Batesville

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June 22, 2010

Pulse severe storms developed during the late afternoon hours along the I-85 corridor over Upstate South Carolina. The storms knocked down trees and power lines and produced a little small hail.

May 25, 2006

Several reports of trees and power lines down in northern Greenville county, with up to 3000 people without power. Also, a boat was capsized on Lake Robinson, and a tree fell on a home near the Syland community 6 miles ESE of Tigerville.

August 4, 2003

Several trees and power lines were blown down. Also, lightning ignited fires at an apartment complex, causing significant damage to one unit, and moderate damage to two others.

November 9, 2000

A line of showers and thunderstorms moved east across the Upstate during the evening hours. A few segments in that line became severe, producing damaging straight-line winds. The winds caused trees and power lines to fall, and resulted in minor structural damage.

July 22, 2000

Thunderstorms developed in a very warm and unstable airmass throughout the afternoon. Several storms became severe and produced damaging microburst winds and large hail up to one and half inches in diameter. Several metal Leonard-type buildings were destroyed, portable equipment was blown around and damaged, and the air traffic control tower was damaged at Donaldson Center. Outside Fountain Inn a porch, garage, and roof were damaged by the wind. Elsewhere, numerous trees and power lines were downed.

News

We all have to pull together': Carolinas continue to grapple with Ian's aftermath

Cleanup from the devastation of Hurricane Ian continued across the Carolinas this weekend following its landfall as a Category 1 storm on the South Carolina coast Friday. In the aftermath, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper stressed caution during the recovery process after storm-related incidents claimed the lives of four people. Two men were killed in separate incidents in Johnston County. A 25-year-old man died Friday when he lost control of his vehicle and hydroplaned, striking another vehicle,

Oct 2, 2022

Power restored in Greenville County following storms Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

The power is now restored for residents after thousands were without power following the impact of the remnants of Hurricane Ian.

Oct 1, 2022

How to keep kids busy during a power outage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

These days, children live on electronic devices, but when you can’t charge them or need to conserve battery life, you’ll need a plan B.

Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian hits SC coast with wind and rain as damage is reported

Damage was reported from Hurricane Ian's second U.S. landfall. It came Friday afternoon near Georgetown, South Carolina.

Sep 30, 2022

People in Cuba protest over the island-wide blackout caused by Hurricane Ian | South Carolina Public Radio

The power outage caused by the storm prompted protests in the streets of Havana as several hundred people demanded restoration of electricity more than two days after a blackout hit the entire island.

Sep 30, 2022

Duke Energy provides tips, resources in preparation for Hurricane Ian Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Duke Energy they are prepared to respond to any potential power outages across the Carolinas in preparation for Hurricane Ian.

Sep 29, 2022

Pitt schools, county government close; utilities, communities begin storm prep ahead of Ian | Local News | reflector.com

Pitt County School has announced it will cancel class on Friday due to the expected impact of Tropical Storm Ian.

Sep 29, 2022

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Sep 26, 2022

Power restored after a pole is knocked down in downtown Greenville

Power is restored in downtown Greenville after an outage left nearly 2,000 customers in the dark, according to the Duke Energy website.

Sep 23, 2022

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Blackout at Greenville and the power has not been fixed yet (this was wrote at 1:19 PM)

Anonymous | September 22, 2022  

Autumn Dr Greenville SC no power

JC Page | September 06, 2022  

We have lost power in Greenville WI. Sunday June 13, 2021 10:10 pm.

Melissa Benton | June 13, 2021  

Lost power at 4am this morning. I have a 93 year old hospice patient here on oxygen. We do have back up but any idea how long the outage will be

Belinda Stauner | April 13, 2020  

Lost power around 5am and have not seen a Twin County trk yet.

Todd Bariola | January 11, 2020  

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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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Greenville, South Carolina

City Greenville
County Greenville
State South Carolina (SC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 29601, 29602, 29603, 29604, 29605, 29606, 29607, 29608, 29609, 29610

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