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A half mile or more of power poles were snapped off on a 69,000 volt transmission line.
A tornado likely initiated in a bowing section of a squall line over central Eddy Township, in Eddy County. The tornado tracked for about three miles to the north-northeast, ending around one mile northeast of Warwick in Benson County. Roughly half the track was in Eddy County and half in Benson County. roofing material was blown off of homes and farm buildings. Several power poles were snapped. Peak winds were estimated at 115 mph.
Two power poles were snapped along United States highway 281.
The tornado broke down two power poles along the west side of highway 281 and severely damaged several trees in a shelterbelt east of highway 281. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.
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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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New Rockford, North Dakota
| City | New Rockford |
| County | Eddy |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58356 |
Numerous trees were uprooted in town. Some of the trees fell on power lines, leading to widespread power outages.