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A CoCoRaHS observer in Mullen reported 5 inches of snowfall. Freezing drizzle preceded the snow during the early morning hours, changing to snow after 6 am CST. Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 5 inches across Hooker County. Strong northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 50 mph during the daytime and into the evening hours caused numerous downed power poles and power lines from ice covered power lines. The high winds also caused considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibility as low as a quarter mile at times. This caused blizzard conditions and some road closures across Hooker County.
Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 14 inches across Hooker County. General public reported 14 inches of snowfall located 16 miles southwest of Mullen. Due to the wet and heavy snow, power outages were common across the county.
Law Enforcement reported power outages in Mullen and street signs knocked down.
Multiple trees and power lines reported down in Mullen.
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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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Mullen, Nebraska
| City | Mullen |
| County | Hooker |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 69152 |
A CoCoRaHS observer in Mullen reported 5 inches of snowfall. Blizzard conditions developed on November 30th and continued through the early morning and morning hours on December 1st. Total snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 5 inches across Hooker County. Strong northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 50 mph continued through the early morning and morning hours with considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibility as low as a quarter mile at times. This caused blizzard conditions and some road closures across Hooker County. Numerous power outages continued due to power poles and power lines on the ground.