Power Outage in Twin Falls, ID
Last report: November 18, 2024
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Twin Falls
To report a power outage in Twin Falls, Idaho, located in Twin Falls County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
Idaho Power
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 83301, 83303.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Twin Falls County
Thunderstorm Wind. Several residents described a sudden wind storm occurring with little, if any, rain and lasting about 5 to 10 minutes between approximately 7:20 pm and 7:30 pm. A resident described two bursts of wind about 3 minutes apart. Most of the damage was observed on the north side of town... north of Highway 30 between Buhl and the Snake River along E 1500 E road. The damage consisted of numerous large diameter trees (both hardwood and soft wood), which were uprooted and blown down toward the northeast. Some of the falling trees damaged trailers, cars, roofs and fences when they fell. One travel trailer was totally destroyed by a falling tree. Another travel trailer was blown over and rolled by the wind. Part of the metal roof on a garage was peeled off. A hen house was reported to be blown off the foundation. Damage to power lines was also reported with about 1000 residents losing power on Monday night. The observed damage and eye witness reports were consistent with downburst winds of 70 to 80 mph, generally blowing from the southwest toward the northeast which accelerated down slope towards the Snake River. No injuries were reported and no significant damage to residential structures was observed.
August 16, 2021
Thunderstorm Wind. A trained spotter reported large trees and power lines down in the Magic Valley around the Twin Falls area.
October 19, 2019
Thunderstorm Wind. Social and local media reported trees and power lines down around Buhl and Filer.
June 11, 2017
Thunderstorm Wind. Idaho Power reported at least 8 power poles blown down and numerous power outages.
August 25, 2013
Thunderstorm Wind. The broadcast news media (KMVT) reported up to 11,000 costomers without power throughout the Magic Valley after the storm.
October 16, 2012
Power Outage Related Posts on X from Twin Falls, Idaho
KMVT lost power Thursday afternoon along with 100 other customers, after a powerline fell due to the heavy and wet… https://t.co/m7wkh5ZCoA
@KMVTNews - January 20, 2023 17:09
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@twinfallstn - January 10, 2023 17:16
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@HIGHMENNATTER - June 05, 2022 14:25
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@pirate_feline - May 01, 2022 19:17
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@twinfallstn - April 08, 2022 11:50