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Oshkosh Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 12 inches across Garden County. General public reported 12 inches of snowfall located 6 miles south of Lewellen. Due to the wet and heavy snow, power outages were common across the county.
Northwest winds gusted to 64 mph at 455 am CST at a mesonet site in Garden County. The high winds snapped power lines and caused electrical outages for several hours in Oshkosh and Lisco.
Thunderstorm outflow winds tore a roof off a hay shed, destroyed and damaged grain bins, broke off four power poles, uprooted trees, and tore rain gutters off a house.
Trees and power poles were snapped off and a metal shed was tossed by the strong outflow winds.
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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.
Oshkosh, Nebraska
| City | Oshkosh |
| County | Garden |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 69154, 69190 |
Trees up to two and one half feet in diameter down in Oshkosh. Power outages also reported.