Power Outage in Manchester, IA

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Maquekota Valley Electric Cooperative
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Peco
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AEP ohio
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Ohio Edison
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NYSEG
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Manchester Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 23, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

The Emergency Manager reported downed power lines.

Manchester - Manchester
February 11, 2019 - Winter Storm

A trained spotter reported 7 inches of snow in Hopkinton, Iowa. Significant blowing and drifting snow was widespread over the area with white out conditions at times lingering through the day of February 12. Power outages from down power lines, power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread.

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June 28, 2017 - Tornado

A narrow EF2 tornado with winds estimated at 120 mph touched down in a field about miles 4 north of Monticello and tracked east northeast from Jones County into Delaware County. The tornado struck neighboring farmsteads at the junction of 148th Ave. and Jones-Delaware Co Road. Two grain bins and seven outbuildings were destroyed. Two garages had the doors blown in and five wooden power poles were snapped, including three larger transmission lines. The most unusual damage was an 18 foot missile that was formed from four sections of a grain bin roof that were folded into a narrow cone shape and propelled into the garage attic over 100 yards away. This EF2 tornado began in Jones County, and moved into Delaware County.

Sand Spg - Sand Spg
June 28, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were reported down due to wind.

Sand Spg - Sand Spg
June 22, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees reported blown down, and power lines downed across Delaware County.

Manchester - Manchester

Episodes

May 10, 2003

A supercell thunderstorm associated with the larger severe weather outbreak of May 10th developed in the evening and moved across Delaware county. A severe macroburst developed just south and east of Manchester, Iowa and produced winds of hurricane force. Three farms were damaged along with numerous trees at the golf course. On U.S. 20 just east of town, power poles were snapped with wires dangling low enough to interfere with vehicle traffic.

News

National Quadball Tournament Comes to Marion This Weekend

Quadball, or quidditch, has a regional tournament this weekend in Marion.

Nov 11, 2022

Morris County power line snap causes 60,000 to lose electricity, snarls Route 80 traffic

The power outages affected thousands in Morris and Sussex counties after the line collapsed across a section of Route 80 West in Jefferson.

Aug 9, 2022

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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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Manchester, Iowa

City Manchester
County Delaware
State Iowa (IA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 52057

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