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Onida Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Estimated eighty mph winds downed several miles of power poles with some falling onto and blocking the road.
Damaging thunderstorm winds downed six power poles between Sully Buttes and Onida knocking power out to over 800 homes in and around Onida.
Damaging winds took part of the roof off the bank in Onida, knocked out the power to the city, and downed many trees in and around town.
Winds of 90 mph sheared off tens of power poles west of Onida leaving many people without power. The high winds also damaged pole buildings and granaries and overturned several campers at a lake.
News
Derecho Cuts Through South Dakota and Iowa, Some Damage Reported
The National Weather Service on Tuesday classified a storm that hit South Dakota, Iowa and southern Minnesota Tuesday evening as a derecho. South Dakota weather stations reported winds reached as high as 99 mph around Howard, South Dakota, northwest of Sioux Falls. Winds across parts of Iowa hit 80 mph, though the storm weakened as it reached the eastern edge of Iowa.
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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.
Onida, South Dakota
| City | Onida |
| County | Sully |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57564 |
Estimated seventy mph winds downed a large tree onto some power lines.