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Several large tree limbs down and hardwood trees trunks were snapped. Power lines were down in the vicinity as well.
The tornado touched down near the North Platte River and destroyed an old barn and snapped off trees before moving north across Highway 26 and taking down power poles. After moving across the highway, it destroyed three outbuildings, three grain bins, a large machine shed, and a two car detached garage and broke off numerous large trees at a farmstead. It continued to move north-northeast and destroyed three wind mills and three center pivot irrigation systems and threw 1/2 ton hay bales one quarter mile into a corn field.
A tornado touched down briefly just to the south of railroad tracks near State Highway 92. As the tornado touched down, it destroyed a grain bin at a local farmstead, broke off a power pole near the railroad tracks, and picked up hay bales that were near to the railroad tracks. The tornado and the debris hit the side of a westbound Union Pacific train and caused 22 empty coal cars to derail. Debris from the hay bales and grain bin were carried north-northeast across State Highway 92 and into an open pasture.
Co-op observer reported power poles blown over.
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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.
Lewellen, Nebraska
| City | Lewellen |
| County | Garden |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 69147 |
Thunderstorm winds snapped power poles at this location.