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Iowa DOT reported Highway 65 blocked in both directions due to downed power lines. Time radar estimated.
Two separate wind mills were damaged, one had a propeller bent in half and the second had a tip snapped off. Numerous trees and power lines were damaged and corn was flattened.
Trees and power lines were down. Winds estimated around 60 MPH along with penny size hail.
Numerous trees down on 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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Northwood, Iowa
| City | Northwood |
| County | Worth |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50459 |
County dispatch reported a transformer blown, power lines and power poles down, and tree damage. This is a delayed report and time estimated from radar.