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Rock County Highway Department workers reported the intersection of State Highway 11 and State Highway 213 in Orfordville was closed due to trees and power lines downed by powerful thunderstorm winds that gusted to an estimated 75 mph (65 knots).
Law enforcement officials reported trees and power lines were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 61 knots (70 mph).
A trained spotter reported trees and power lines blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 mph (56 knots).
Law enforcement officials in Rock County reported trees and power lines down in a 23-mile wide swath from west northwest of Orfordville to northeast of Clinton due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 knots (75 mph). Corn crops, valued at $700,000, were also flattened. A home in downtown Janesville had a bedroom addition crushed when a tree fell on it. The winds also blew down a barn on Creek Road where it crosses Turtle Creek, as well as a giant 22-foot, 2,000 pound fiberglass pumpkin off of a 65-foot tall silo at Meyer's Farm Market north of Janesville.
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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.
Orfordville, Wisconsin
| City | Orfordville |
| County | Rock |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 53576 |
Law enforcement officials reported a few trees and power lines blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 mph (56 knots) 5 miles west of Orfordville.