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A narrow EF2 tornado with winds estimated at 120 mph touched down in a field about 4 miles north of Monticello and tracked east northeast from Jones County crossing into Delaware County. The tornado struck neighboring farmsteads at the junction of 148th Ave. and Jones-Delaware County 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.
Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down a tree onto a house in Monticello, IA at 950 pm CDT July 22. Power lines and branches were also blown down across much of the town.
Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew a power pole and large tree down in Monticello, IA around 155 pm CDT September 21.
Wind gusts estimated to be 75 mph snapped a power pole in half about 2 miles north of Monticello, IA around 800 am June 19. In addition, numerous area trees were damaged and several tree limbs were blown down.
Winds estimated to be 60 mph blew a power pole over slightly and downed some power lines. Time estimated.
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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.
Monticello, Iowa
| City | Monticello |
| County | Jones |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52310 |
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