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Neenah Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Lightning struck a tree outside a home near Neenah. Current traveled through underground wiring for dog fencing to the base unit inside the home, causing it to burn. The home sustained smoke damage to the wall and floor. Current also traveled through other underground wiring, burning out a boat lift and knocking out power to a detached garage.
Thunderstorm downburst wind gusts, estimated in the 75 to 100 mph range, caused major damage to 2 large industrial buildings in the Neenah-Menasha area. Much of the west-facing wall of one building was blow inward. The high winds also downed trees and power lines, knocked down an 80-foot ham radio tower, bent a large flagpole, downed fences and threw a carport into a yard two houses down the street.
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Majority of northeast WI households have power restored following Saturday's severe storms | WFRV Open Navigation Close Navigation
Hundreds of residents in multiple northeast Wisconsin counties have had power restored after experiencing power outages after a severe storm swept through the region on Saturday.
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The path damaged an apartment building and took down some trees and power lines as well.
Fierce winds in Appleton blow away trampolines but cause little damage
Wind gusts in Appleton exceeded 50 mph, according to The National Weather Service in Green Bay. Winds carried trampolines and knocked over trash cans.
Large area of Neenah without power after crash, WE Energies notified | WFRV Open Navigation Close Navigation
Large area of Neenah without power after crash, WE Energies notified
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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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Neenah, Wisconsin
| City | Neenah |
| County | Winnebago |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 54956, 54957 |
Thunderstorm winds knocked several trees and branches onto power lines in Neenah. The time of this report was estimated based on radar data.