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La Crescent Power Outages Caused by Weather
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COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 2 and 4 inches of snow fell across Houston County. In addition to the snow, a period of sleet and freezing rain occurred that coated exposed surfaces with a glaze of ice. With the glaze of ice, some power poles and lines were brought down by the strong winds causing about a 3,000 people to lose power.
Power lines were blown down in La Crescent.
A lightning strike hit a transformer in La Crescent and the resulting damage also took out a nearby substation. Around 3,400 customers were without power until the next day.
Trees and power lines were blown down in La Crescent.
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A line of storms moved across portions of southeast Minnesota during the morning of June 15th. These storms produced some wind damage with trees blown down near Harmony (Fillmore County). Near Caledonia (Houston County) a localized downburst brought down trees, power lines, barn and some outbuildings. Some quarter sized hail also fell in Fountain (Fillmore County).
Thunderstorms rolled across southeast Minnesota during the afternoon of August 4th. A lightning strike from one of these storms hit a transformer in La Crescent (Houston County). The damage from the strike was enough to make a nearby substation unrepairable causing around 3,400 customers to be without power until the following day.
A powerful winter storm moved from Missouri to lower Michigan on February 17. This system brought total snow accumulations of around 4 inches to a small part of southeast Minnesota near La Crosse, Wisconsin. Specific snowfall totals from volunteer weather observers included 3.8 inches near Reno. In addition to the snow, strong northwest winds gusting up to 30 to 35 mph caused hazardous traveling conditions.
News
Historic' southern Minn. storm: Two tornadoes confirmed, damage surveys continue | MPR News MPR News Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in southern Minnesota on Wednesday night, in Hartland and near Lewiston — the state’s first December tornadoes on record. Power and cleanup crews are working their way in the area a day after the storm.
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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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La Crescent, Minnesota
| City | La Crescent |
| County | Houston |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 55947 |
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