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Montpelier Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Tornado was rated EF-0 with peak winds of 74 MPH, a path length of 5.67 miles and max width 100 yards. The time of the event was estimated to be between 10:13 and 10:17 PM. The tornado continued on into Scott County. Power poles were snapped.
Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew several large tree branches down and ripped some siding off a residence in Montpelier, IA at 555 am July 21. A power outage was also observed.
Thunderstorm winds turned over a camper and downed power lines along Highway 22 near Montpelier. Reported by media.
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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.
Montpelier, Iowa
| City | Montpelier |
| County | Muscatine |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52759 |
Widespread straight-line winds that produced extensive damage were reported throughout Muscatine County, associated with a derecho. These winds lasted around an hour in total at any one location, even though the initial line of storms moved out quickly. Damaging straight-line winds continued and were associated with the rear inflow jet. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 60 to 70 MPH for much of the county with 80 MPH or higher over the northern half. These estimates were determined based off damage reports and photos submitted through social media. The duration of strong winds caused extensive damage to most trees, powerlines, crops, and structures in their path. The peak wind gust measured at the Muscatine Airport was 58 MPH before power was lost. The widespread damage also resulted in long duration power outages.