Power Outage in Newton, TX

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Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative
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Georgia Power
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Jasper County REMC
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Entergy
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NIPSCO
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Newton Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 27, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

The Newton County Sheriffs Department reported trees and power lines down county wide.

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September 12, 2008 - Tropical Storm

Hurricane Ike cuased tropical storm force wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. This resulted in widespread trees and power lines downed, some landing on homes and businesses.

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June 17, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree was blown down on a power line near Newton.

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September 13, 2007 - Tropical Storm

Tropical storm force winds from Hurricane Humberto reached southern sections of Newton County. Minor wind damage such as tree limbs and a few power outages occurred in the Deweyville area.

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Episodes

April 29, 2006

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down county-wide.

April 26, 2006

A few trees and power lines were downed near Deweyville.

November 23, 2004

Trees and power lines wre blown down between Deweyville and Newton.

November 23, 2004

The tornado continued to blow down trees and power lines near Highway 190 before dissipating.

November 23, 2004

This tornado damaged or destroyed between 5 and 10 homes south of Burkeville, and blew down many trees and power lines.

News

Amid possible blackouts, Illinois lawmakers call for scrapping 'Green New Deal' | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

(The Center Square) – In the wake of an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts this summer, some Illinois lawmakers want to revise the state’s energy policies.

Jun 20, 2022

Potential winter storm impact across Southeast Texas | 12newsnow.com

TxDOT representative Sarah Dupre says crews are out today treating highway 69 and I-10.

Feb 3, 2022

Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative crews working to restore power to about 600 customers Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

JNEC crews and contractors are working to restore power to members who were affected by the storm that came through the Kirbyville/Call area early this morning.

Apr 16, 2021

25 K remain without power in SE Teas days after Hurricane Laura | 12newsnow.com

Both Entergy and the Jasper-Newton Electric Coop continue to work on restoring power to more than 25,000 of their customers.

Sep 2, 2020

User Comments…

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power been out for three days haven't seen alliant trucks around wth.

tony | August 12, 2020  

Power IS NOT restored to Newton. Only some areas on the outskirts or town have power, as well as selective stores and businesses.

Cintana L. | August 12, 2020  

Checking to see when power will be restored

Jerry Dannels | August 12, 2020  

Power out for days now in Newton. And btw, provider here is Alliant, not MidAmerican.

Kelly Neal | August 12, 2020  

I live in Denniston Knolls when will we have power

Terry sallis | August 11, 2020  

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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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Newton, Texas

City Newton
County Newton
State Texas (TX)
Country United States
Zip Codes 75966

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