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Jefferson Power Outages Caused by Weather

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May 12, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous powerlines and trees were downed through the city of Jefferson.

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October 4, 2013 - Tornado

A tornado severely damaged the roof and gutters of a house, and the walls and roof of at least two storage equipment buildings. The tornado caused tree damage, including trunks snapped and large branches blown down, damaged a road sign, blew down or crushed several grain bins, blew down power poles and lines, and flattened corn crops. One of the destroyed grain bins was wrapped around a house, causing damage to the roof, siding, and gutters of the house. The tornado then crossed the Big Sioux River into Plymouth County Iowa.

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August 28, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several trees blown down. The winds also blew off shingles off a business roof, and blew down power lines, causing a power outage.

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After election, marijuana advocates look to next states

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Law-abiding marijuana enthusiasts could find themselves in a bit of a predicament following voter approval of a recreational cannabis initiative in Missouri. Though it soon will become legal for adults to possess and ingest cannabis, it could take a couple more months before they can legally buy it. Maryland residents will have to wait even longer — until the middle of next year — before a recreational marijuana measure approved this past week can take effect. With the

Nov 14, 2022

Montana live stream camera appears to catch oval light moving up from ground level | Roger Marsh | NewsBreak Original

Screen shot from witness video.National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC.org) A Montana witness at Boulder Valley reported that a live stream camera caught a large, oval-shaped object that appeared to move up from the ground level at about 6:10 a.m. on March 9, 2022, according to testimony from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC).

Nov 14, 2022

U.S. Midterm Elections Updates: Biden, Harris Say Midterms Shows Democracy is 'In Tact'

Control of Congress is still at stake, as votes continue to be counted in key races.

Nov 8, 2022

Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident

80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.

Aug 9, 2022

Storms causing power outages as it leaves damage path | KELOLAND.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

Hundreds are without power in central and eastern South Dakota. 

Jul 5, 2022

Power is back on for most of West Central Electric Coop service area hit by severe storms this week | DRGNews

JUNE 16, 2022: West Central Electric Coop was able to get power back on for nearly all of its customers yester...

Jun 16, 2022

Philip left with damage after storm | KELOLAND.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Hail wasn’t the only damage caused across KELOLAND this week. Several severe storms have ripped through Philip, leaving it with massive damage and no power. Grossenburg Implement Incorporated has substantial damage to its roof. Several grain bins in the small town had their roofs ripped off by the high winds […]

Jun 14, 2022

Power outages, storm damage reported in central South Dakota Open Navigation Close Navigation

Severe storms moved through KELOLAND late Monday night and into the early morning hours.

Jun 14, 2022

McKennan Park residents frustrated about power outages | KELOLAND.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

Over the last few weeks, residents in eastern South Dakota have experienced severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and a derecho. In addition to damage, power outages have become frequent especially for one Sioux Falls neighborhood.

May 31, 2022

Power outages almost all addressed in South Dakota after storms

Electric companies in South Dakota had power restored to almost all customers as of Monday morning.

May 16, 2022

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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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Jefferson, South Dakota

City Jefferson
County Union
State South Dakota (SD)
Country United States
Zip Codes 57038

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