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Peabody Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
The cloud-to-ground strike knocked down a tree onto power lines.
Lots of tree damage and power lines are down in an around Peabody. Report via social media.
A roof was blown off a building at the Peabody Golf Course. A power pole was also downed.
The strong winds moved a house off its foundation near the intersection of 140th and Mustang. Several residences sustained roof damage across the area, and there was some barn and outbuilding damage in the Aulne area. It is estimated that 3 homes and 30 outbuildings were damaged across the county. Additionally, a dozen or two power poles were downed, and some automobiles and farm equipment was damaged due to collapsed roofs. Countywide total property damage was likely around $300,000 to $400,000. The Marion County Record contributed to this report, as well as Marion County Emergency Management.
News
Marion braces for overnight blackout | Peabody Gazette-Bulletin | Nov. 15, 2022 ()
Marion braces for overnight blackout, from Peabody Gazette-Bulletin for Nov. 15, 2022
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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.
Peabody, Kansas
| City | Peabody |
| County | Marion |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 66866 |
The ping pong ball-sized hail combined with winds around 60 mph to down power lines. Heavy rains were also reported.