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EF-2 tornado rips through Carroll County, damaging homes and snapping trees Open Navigation Close Navigation
The NWS survey team confirmed that Wednesday night's storm in Carroll County has been classified as an EF-2 tornado after it snapped numerous trees and caused significant damage to at least two homes.
Mar 24, 2022
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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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Hillsville, Virginia
| City | Hillsville |
| County | Carroll |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24343 |
Several trees and power lines were downed across Carroll county from thunderstorm winds. A few roofs were blown off houses. Trees and lines were also downed by thunderstorm winds along U.S. Highway 58 East in Hillsville.