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Hedrick Power Outages Caused by Weather
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An EF1 tornado occurred in the comma-head of a bow echo along a path from 1 mile west of Hedrick to just west of Martinsburg. Total path length was about 3 miles. Power lines were downed, trees snapped, a machine shed wall was blown in, grain bins were damaged, a shed was destroyed, and the ball park was damaged. Approximately 10 homes were damaged in Hedrick along with rural farmsteads. A deputy police car was turned around and fell into a ditch. Numerous trees were also blown down.
From 930 pm to 945 pm some power lines were blown down and some wind damage occurred from 4 miles west of Hedrick eastward along Highway 78 to Ollie.
Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down numerous 4 to 8 inch diameter tree limbs in Hedrick, IA at 745 pm June 1. A power outage was also observed.
Four power poles were snapped between Martinsburg and Hedrick on Highway 149. Delayed report.
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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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Hedrick, Iowa
| City | Hedrick |
| County | Keokuk |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52563 |
Law Enforcement reported tree limbs weer knocked down and took out powerlines. The time of the event was estimated using radar.