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Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some trees onto some buildings and vehicles on the east side of Lowden, IA around 442 pm CDT May 22. Power lines were also downed and some streets were blocked.
Around 7 pm CDT in Lowden, severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and power poles.
From co-op observer; power poles snapped off with damage noted to evergreen trees. Shingles were noted missing from a barn. Time estimated based on radar.
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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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Lowden, Iowa
| City | Lowden |
| County | Cedar |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52255 |
Tornado was rated EF-1 with peak winds of 110 MPH, a path length of 5.33 miles and max width 100 yards. A tornado touched down southwest of Bennett and tracked northeast to near Wheatland. A farm just north of Bennett sustained the greatest damage where all of the outbuildings and most of the trees were destroyed. Elsewhere along the path, damage occurred to trees, outbuildings, and power lines. This tornado continued into Clinton County.