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Power lines were blown down.
Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some trees in Keokuk, IA around 535 pm CDT August 20. One of the trees fell onto some power lines. Power was knocked out to hundreds of customers. In addition, a tent sheltering food vendors at the Rolling on the River blues festival on the Keokuk riverfront was destroyed.
Tree limbs and power lines down.
Numerous trees and power lines down with some street flooding.
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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.
Keokuk, Iowa
| City | Keokuk |
| County | Lee |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52632 |
Emergency Management reported widespread tree damage, with many down or snapped on houses, many buildings had damage or destroyed. Highway signs blown off, leaving posts behind. Widespread power outages.