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This portion of the path is in Marion county after crossing into the county from Warren county. ||Damage along the tornado path occurred to several homes, outbuildings, and farm equipment. The most intense damage occurred to a home and garage which suffered significant damage to exterior walls and roofing structure. However, the home appeared to suffer a garage door failure and broken windows, which allowed the structure to pressurize and blow outward. Additionally, minor to moderate tree and shelter belt damage, along with several downed power poles occurred along the path.
Emergency management relayed widespread crop damage including being stripped or blown over from roughly the Marion County - Warren County line east to 20th Place and McKinber St. There was also significant tree damage and power lines down in the area with damage to a residence including a camper and garage. Time estimated via radar.
KNIA/KRLS reported power outages across the county, as well as a tree down at a campground near Red Rock, possibly trapping someone in a vehicle. Report came in via social media.
Emergency manager reported several tree limbs and power lines down. Time estimated from radar.
Emergency manager reported several trees and power lines down throughout town. Time estimated from radar.
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Power Outage Leads to Fire Calls in Knoxville | KNIA KRLS Radio - The One to Count On
Power Outage Leads to Fire Calls in Knoxville
Thousands in Knox County without power after late-night storm | Weather | knoxpages.com
MOUNT VERNON -- Thousands in Knox County woke up without electricity Tuesday, following an overnight storm that ravaged north central Ohio with high winds and torrential rainfall.
Iowa timing for dangerous winds, possible tornadoes
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for all of Iowa on Wednesday as dangerous winds, severe storms and tornadoes are possible.
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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.
Knoxville, Iowa
| City | Knoxville |
| County | Marion |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50138 |
Keep Tryst Rd Knoxville, MD 21758 Washington County power went out and hasn’t come back on! 5/21/2022
No power 2 miles outside of Knoxville Iowa. Plus I'm a gamer so if they can't do there job and get the power back on then my problem will be there problem. I will see to it myself
Yes, no power.
All of Knoxville is without power. There's no storms.
Trying to get ready for work and prepare breakfast but the power went out. There are no weather issues.