Power Outage in Newark, DE

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Power outage in Newark, Delaware? Contact your local utility company.

City of Newark Electric Department
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(302) 366-7050
Delmarva Power
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(800) 375-7117 Report Online
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Town of Smyrna Electric Department
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(302) 653-9231
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm
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(302) 323-2333
DEMEC
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(302) 378-2711

Newark Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 2, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm wind gusts associated with a strong cold front moving across the area during the late evening hours on the 2nd toppled a tree, hitting a house in Newark. Scattered power outages also occurred in New Castle County.

Newark - Newark
August 13, 2013 - Thunderstorm Wind

A severe thunderstorm that moved through Newark sheared the bricks off of one building and also damaged shutters and windows at the Studio Green Apartments. Trees and power lines were also knocked down along Elkton Road.

Newark - Newark
June 29, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

A gust front outrunning a cluster of severe thunderstorms entered near Newark in western New Castle County at approximately 11:57 pm EDT on the 29th. This gust front produced damaging wind gusts estimated from 65 to 70 mph as it traversed eastward across the county. Within approximately 20 minutes of the gust front passage, a potent line of severe thunderstorms tracked eastward into New Castle County. One thunderstorm cell in particular experienced rapid intensification and expansion as it tracked into New Castle County. Destructive wind gusts, estimated near 75 mph, resulted in tree and power line damage across the county. Multiple downed trees were reported in Middletown and Odessa. In addition, power poles were snapped by wind gusts estimated between 70 and 75 mph in Middletown. Severe thunderstorms exited eastern New Castle County, including Delaware City, at approximately 12:50 am EDT on the 30th.

Newark - Deleware City
August 9, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

A squall line of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage across New Castle County, with the hardest hit areas in the northern part of the county. Numerous trees were uprooted and damaged, especially Tulip Poplars. In Newark, a couple of trees fell on homes and the siding was ripped away from one apartment building. In and around Wilmington, a large tree crashed through a home in Westover Hills. The Hagley Museum and Library lost eight trees. Elsmere and Hockessin were among the communties that were hardest hit by power outages.

Newark - Greenville
March 29, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in Newark. About 300 homes and businesses lost power.

Newark - Newark

News

Power back in Bangladesh after grid failure causes blackout | Business News | wfmz.com

Electricity supply across Bangladesh has been restored after the South Asian country plunged into a blackout following the failure of its national power grid. The blackout, which impacted much of

Oct 5, 2022

Delmarva Lineworkers Restore Power To All Customers Impacted By Tuesday’s Storms – First State Update

Delmarva Power amassed more than 600 personnel to work around the clock to repair the extensive damage to the local energy grid and restore service to customers affected by the severe weather and thunderstorms that impacted its service territory throughout Delaware and Maryland late Tuesday evening.

Jul 16, 2022

AEP: Power back on for most Columbus-area customers

American Electric Power hoped to restore electricity to all Columbus-area customers by 5 a.m. Thursday.

Jun 15, 2022

Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is

Ever feel we are sometimes too reliant on technology?

Jun 13, 2022

Ohio winter storm: Power outages in central Ohio Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Cities and towns in the rural areas of central Ohio suffered power outages more than Columbus as a result of a winter storm that began Thursday, according to the AEP power outages map. As crews worked to recover power during the evening, the number of people without power in these communities […]

Feb 3, 2022

Snow sweeps Delaware: Rising inch counts cause closures, delays

The snow has caused hazardous conditions that will likely affect the morning and afternoon commutes across the state

Jan 3, 2022

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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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Newark, Delaware

City Newark
County New Castle
State Delaware (DE)
Country United States
Zip Codes 19702, 19711, 19712, 19713, 19714, 19715, 19716, 19717, 19718, 19725

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