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Kimball Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Received report of 15 inches of snow accumulation 8 miles north of Kimball. Additionally, local emergency manager reported power outages in Kimball due to heavy, wet snow causing tree and power line damage.
Downburst wind gusts were estimated as high as 90 mph. There was extensive damage to trees and power poles, with power outages reported. Two buildings were damaged north of Kimball at Highway 71.
Wind gusts of 45 mph and heavy snow created blizzard conditions countywide. Interstate 80 was closed from the Nebraska border to east of Dix. Most of Kimball was without power from fallen utility lines.
Wind gusts were estimated from 60 to 70 mph southwest of Kimball. The strong winds downed power lines.
Estimated 55-60 MPH gusts caused three power poles to be blown over. 1.50 inches of heavy rain also fell over a short time span.
Episodes
Strong winds developed for a short time in response to locally strong pressure gradients, producing some tree and power line damage.
News
No injuries in crash involving six semi-tractor-trailers on Interstate 80 near Bushnell Friday - METRO - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA Rectangle
Emergency officials responded to a multiple-vehicle crash west of Bushnell early Friday morning.
POWER OUTAGE DAY 1 - Western Nebraska Observer
Vehicles navigate the corner of Third and Chestnut streets in Kimball during the power outage Monday, April 11. Stop signs replaced traffic lights at
Substation repairs to affect Kimball power on Friday only - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA
KIMBALL, NE — Residents in Kimball could spend a portion of two days in March without power. The City of Kimball announced their power supplier, Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), will be
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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.
Kimball, Nebraska
| City | Kimball |
| County | Kimball |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 69145 |
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