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Numerous trees and power poles were broken off in Oconto.
Power lines and trees were blown down.
The tornado moved out of Dawson county into south central Custer county 7 miles south southwest of Oconto. The tornado traveled across open rangeland until destroying a modular home 1 mile south of Oconto. The tornado then moved directly through the small community of Oconto producing extensive damage. Every building along main street was either damaged or destroyed. A community center was destroyed while 19 children and 4 adults were in the basement. Over half the homes in the small town suffered minor to major damage. The community was declared a disaster areas by the governor. The tornado knocked down a power line 2 miles north of Oconto before lifting.
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Majority of northeast WI households have power restored following Saturday's severe storms | WFRV Open Navigation Close Navigation
Hundreds of residents in multiple northeast Wisconsin counties have had power restored after experiencing power outages after a severe storm swept through the region on Saturday.
Local power outages continue into third day, thousands still affected | WFRV Open Navigation Close Navigation
Two days after severe weather hit northeast Wisconsin, tens of thousands of people across multiple counties are still without power.
Multiple power outages in northeast Wisconsin: WPS | WFRV Open Navigation Close Navigation
WISCONSIN, (WFRV) – Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and WE Energies are reporting multiple outages in the northeast section of the state. The following areas impacted in northeast Wisconsin include: County Customers affected Brown 16,003 Door 140 Kewaunee 171 Manitowoc 227 Marinette 5,561 Menominee 1,376 Oconto 2,790 Outagamie 69 Waupaca 14 Winnebago 0 WPS website 6/16/2022 […]
UPDATE: Power restored to Brown, Oconto County | WFRV Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE: Power restored to Brown, Oconto County
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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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Oconto, Nebraska
| City | Oconto |
| County | Custer |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68860 |
This tornado formed southwest of Gothenburg in Dawson County (see Storm Data for Nebraska, South Central for more information on the beginning portion of this tornado) and tracked north before entering Custer County about 21 miles west southwest of Oconto at 9:35 PM CST. The tornado continued for another 7 miles before dissipating 17 miles southwest of Callaway at 9:40 PM CST. In Custer County, the tornado destroyed a barn, chicken house, milk house, an oil bin, and two dryer bins. In addition, it overturned center pivot irrigation systems, snapped and uprooted trees, and broke off power poles. While in Dawson County, the tornado was rated an F2 but was rated an F1 in Custer County.