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Lac Du Flambeau Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines down in St Germain. The time of this event is an estimate based on the Emergency Manager.
High winds downed trees and power lines in Vilas County. Disasters were declared in the towns of Lincoln and Phelps.
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in St Germain. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm winds downed some tree limbs and power lines in Arbor Vitae. The time of this event was estimated based on radar data.
High winds downed power lines in Boulder Junction. The time of this event was estimated using surface observations and radar data.
Episodes
Isolated thunderstorms, in the vicinity of a weak stationary front, developed in north central Wisconsin and moved along the Wisconsin/Michigan border. The storms downed trees and power lines as they passed. Trees on power lines started fires at many locations in Florence County.
Thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of a stationary front and moved along the Wisconsin/Upper Michigan border. The strongest storms downed trees and power lines and dropped penny size hail. Fallen trees caused damaged to four vehicles and knocked out power to around 10,000 homes and businesses.
An intense area of low pressure moved toward Wisconsin from the plains as a warm front lifted north across the state. Severe thunderstorms developed in north-central Wisconsin in the vicinity of the front. These storms produced hail as large as golf balls in Vilas county at Conover and near Sayner. Wind gusts estimated at 75 mph caused considerable damage in Eagle River (Vilas co.) where part of the roof was torn off a high school gymnasium, a wall of a convenience store was damaged and a tree toppled onto a church, puncturing a hole in the roof. A small building was destroyed at a marina 2 miles east of Eagle River. Trees and power lines were downed across much of Vilas county and around 7,400 customers in the county lost electrical service.Wind gusts estimated at 75 mph downed about 200 trees, causing damage to 10 homes, and dime size hail fell at Keyes Lake in Florence county. A nursing home, a high school athletic complex and 2 businesses sustained damage in Florence (Florence co.). Thunderstorm winds downed trees around Alvin in Forest county.
News
Thursday’s overnight power outage in Lac du Flambeau necessary for WPS upgrades Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Wisconsin Public Service has announced a planned power outage for downtown Lac du Flambeau on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Thousands without power in the Northwoods | News | waow.com
(WAOW) -- Thousands of customers are without power due to high winds.
WPS expects to restore service to 90% of customers by end of Thursday Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Winter weather in north central Wisconsin is causing power outages for some areas.
Many schools closed, power outages widespread due to high winds | WXPR
Sustained high winds cause problems in a wide area
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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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Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin
City | Lac Du Flambeau |
County | Vilas |
State | Wisconsin (WI) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 54538 |
We Have no power. We live at 14890 Redpoll lane Lac Du Flambeau WI. My cell phone is 414-323-0546. Just went out 20 min. ago.
We have no power . We live at 12616 Shallow Waters ct off Hwy H in Lac du Flambeau. [email protected]. Cell phone 608-215-2059. We have been out for approx 24 hours.