Power Outage in Neihart, MT

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NorthWestern Energy
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Fergus Electric Coop, Inc
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(406) 538-3465
Sun River Electric Coop, Inc
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(800) 452-7516
Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000

Neihart Power Outages Caused by Weather

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July 8, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind

A severe thunderstorm moved through the Neihart area during the mid afternoon hours on the 8th. This storm produced golf ball size hail, along with wind gusts up to 100 mph. The strong wind gusts were determined to be from a wet microburst. This microburst caused 6 homes to be severely damaged, numerous trees were uprooted in a half-mile stretch, along with downed power lines.

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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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Neihart, Montana

City Neihart
County Cascade
State Montana (MT)
Country United States
Zip Codes 59465

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