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Trees fell onto power lines along New Hope Road.
Several trees were blown down, some onto power lines.
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Appalachian Power outages in W.Va. top 64,000; flash flood warning for some areas | WCHS
UPDATED, 4:03 p. m. 6/17/22. Power outages for Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia soared to more than 64,000 Friday afternoon after powerful storms moved through the Mountain State. Kanawha County had the most outages as of 4 p. m. , with nearly 13,000 customers without power. Cabell and Fayette counties each had more than 8,000 customers without service, while Logan had 5,800, Mingo, 6,700, and Wayne, 4,300. Putnam County had more than 1,400 customers without service.
Charleston and Kanawha County hit hard with power outages again Open Navigation Close Navigation
(WOWK) — Severe thunderstorms started right around mid-day and continued for about three and a half hours across the region, producing damaging winds and leaving thousands without power. Here is a look at storms as they entered the region at mid-day. At the peak of storm activity there were multiple severe thunderstorm warnings out. Here […]
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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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Pinch, West Virginia
| City | Pinch |
| County | Kanawha |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25156 |
Several trees were downed into the backyard of a home in the community of Pinch. A few of these trees knocked over a power line while others fell onto the roof of the home.