Power Outage in Palco, KS

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Power outage in Palco, Kansas? Contact your local utility company.

Midwest Energy, Inc.
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(800) 222-3121
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Prairie Land Electric Cooperative
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(800) 577-3323
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Western Coop Electric Assn Inc
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(800) 456-6720
Rolling Hills Electric Coop
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(785) 534-1601

Palco Power Outages Caused by Weather

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August 29, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in some downed power lines.

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April 21, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Damaging winds as high as 75 MPH raced across Rooks County. Measured wind gusts included 75 MPH at 7:37 PM CDT by a mesonet site located 5 miles south-southwest of Stockton, 73 MPH at 7:44 PM CDT by a mesonet site located 8 miles north-northeast of Codell, and 70 MPH at 7:37 PM CDT by a mesonet site located 1 mile south-southwest of Damar. Power poles were knocked down in both Stockton and Zurich, and tree limbs of 6 to 8 inches in diameter were downed in Plainville.

Palco - Woodston
July 13, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power outages were reported in the area.

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June 9, 2005 - Tornado

A brief tornado was reported by storm chasers near Palco. The tornado was on the ground long enough to snap some power poles north of town.

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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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Palco, Kansas

City Palco
County Rooks
State Kansas (KS)
Country United States
Zip Codes 67657

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