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Hiawatha Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A public report of estimated winds with a thunderstorm gust front ased on a brief power outage.
Thunderstorm outflow winds knocked out power.
A NWS storm survey team determined an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds around 100 mph touched down near the intersection of Skyline Drive NW and Meadowlark Lane NW in the northwest portion of Cedar Rapids, around 908 pm. The tornado moved northeast through residential neighborhoods. The tornado destroyed a garage, uprooted and snapped large trees and power poles, and caused minor damage to roofs. The tornado lifted near the intersection of 29th St. NW and Q Ave. NW around 914 pm. The storm also caused straight line wind damage at a business near the intersection of Collins Road NE and I-380. Winds estimated around 80 mph caused a partial collapse of a metal pole barn.
Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph snapped a 10 inch diameter tree limb near the spotters residence about 5 miles north of Cedar Rapids, IA around 540 pm CDT June 29. Numerous power outages were also observed.
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One hospitalized after rollover crash caused power outage | Public Safety | newspressnow.com
One person was sent to Mosaic Life Care after a single-vehicle rollover crash that caused a small power outage Thursday afternoon.
Power companies apply lessons learned to latest derecho Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
A rep from MidAmerican Energy Company said the company learns lessons after every storm, including the 2020 derecho.
Iowa storm updates: Latest on power outages, cleanup in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City areas, Aug. 12 | The Gazette
Here are the latest updates on storm cleanup, power outages and more in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas …
Derecho storm: 10M acres of crop damage in Iowa; Midwest power outages
Iowa was especially hard hit, as the potent windstorm devastated the state’s power grid and flattened valuable corn fields.
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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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Hiawatha, Iowa
| City | Hiawatha |
| County | Linn |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52233 |
A trained spotter reported power lines down. Estimated winds to be sustained at 55 MPH.