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Trees and power lines were blown down.
A National Weather Service damage survey determined that damage in Oakland City was caused by a tornado with a peak intensity rating of EF-1. Maximum winds were estimated near 110 mph. A large metal storage building lost most of its roof at a golf course. Several apartment buildings received significant roof damage, with many shingles removed. A self storage building near the apartments had partial roof damage. Additional homes had minor shingle damage. Several large trees were snapped and knocked over. Power poles were snapped.
Trees and power lines were down. A house porch collapsed from fallen trees. Scattered tree limbs were down elsewhere across eastern parts of the county.
Trees and power lines were blown down. A wind gust was measured at 61 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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Oakland City, Indiana
| City | Oakland City |
| County | Gibson |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 47660 |
Numerous trees were down, and most of the town was without power.