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A tornado touched down in northwest LeClaire, Iowa and was on the ground for 5 minutes carving a one half mile path to the Mississippi River. The tornado was on the ground about the length of Walnut Street in northern LeClaire, east to the Mississippi River across Highway 67. Numerous trees and power lines were downed. No injuries or fatalities occurred.
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Widespread storm damage, power outages in western Wisconsin Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Tornadoes were confirmed in Stanley and near Neillsville as part of Wednesday's historic storm system.
Wisconsin weather live updates: Thousands still face power outages
Strong winds are expected to last throughout the day Thursday before subsiding at night, according to the National Weather Service.
UPDATE: Power restored in LeClaire for customers Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
According to MidAmerican Energy, over 600 customers are without power currently.
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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.
Le Claire, Iowa
| City | Le Claire |
| County | Scott |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52753 |
Large tree down on power lines, causing a fire in a transformer. Reported by law enforcement.