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Kincheloe Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Many trees were downed in central Chippewa County, mainly 10 miles either side of I-75. Power outages were widespread. Two heavy rabbit hutches were blown over.
Power pole was knocked over 12 miles south of Paradise, starting a fire.
Numerous trees and power lines downed. Utility poles snapped. Some roofs lost shingles. Business signs and billboards blown over. 62 mph gust measured at Point Iroquois.
Trees and power lines were downed.
Episodes
Strong winds lingered in Eastern Upper Michigan from May 31st. With soils still quite wet, scattered tree damage and power outages continued sporadically into the late morning hours of the 1st.
Wind gusts, measured as high as 45 mph at Kinross, combined with wet soil conditions to down trees and cause scattered power outages across Eastern Upper Michigan. This continued into June 1st.
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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.
Kincheloe, Michigan
| City | Kincheloe |
| County | Chippewa |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 49784, 49785, 49786, 49788 |
Trees were downed onto power lines.