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Two power poles and several trees were blown down by the wind.
Strong winds damaged fences, signs, and buildings in Hot Springs and blew down trees and power poles. Buildings and automobiles were damaged by fallen trees. A mobile home was lifted off the ground and destroyed. A large portion of Hot Springs lost power for several hours.
A lambing shed was blown apart and tree branches and power lines were broken by strong wind gusts.
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A severe thunderstorm tracked eastward from Wyoming across southern Fall River County. The storm produced enormous hail near Edgemont and a tornado between Edgemont and Ardmore. The tornado damaged buildings on a ranch north of Ardmore and blew down power poles and trees.
A powerful winter storm moved across the region, bringing heavy snow to the area. Snowfall amounts across the northern Black Hills were generally in the two to four foot range. Lighter snow fell across the central and southern Black Hills, with amounts to eight inches. The plains of Fall River County received six to 12 inches of snow. Gusty winds produced blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibilities below a quarter mile at times.
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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.
Hot Springs, South Dakota
| City | Hot Springs |
| County | Fall River |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57747 |
Strong winds blew out windows, uprooted large trees, and snapped power poles.