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Widespread straight-line winds that produced extensive damage were reported throughout Scott County, associated with a derecho. These winds lasted around an hour in total at any one location, even though the initial line of storms moved out quickly. Damaging straight-line winds continued and were associated with the rear inflow jet. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 80 to 100 MPH for much of the county. These estimates were determined based off damage reports and photos submitted through social media. The peak wind speed measured at the Davenport Airport ASOS was 86 MPH before the power went out with several large tree limbs and trees blown down on the airport property, including at the NWS Weather Forecast Office in the Quad Cities. The duration of strong winds caused extensive damage or loss to most trees, powerlines, crops, and some roof damage in their path. The widespread damage also resulted in long duration power outages.
Tree limbs were reported down in the area. This caused 4 power lines to be downed from the limbs. Time of this event was estimated from radar.
Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down a tree along 277th Avenue just north of Territorial Road on the north side of Le Claire, IA around 4 am CDT August 4. The tree fell onto some power lines snapping them.
Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some power lines about 1 mile west of Princeton, IA around 540 pm June 27.
Large limbs down with damage to power lines.
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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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Princeton, Iowa
| City | Princeton |
| County | Scott |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52768 |
Power has gone out 27 times so far since 1230 today
Omg how do we live in a newly devolved area and new home and power is always going out literally all The time please send someone out to see why everyone looses power alllllllllll the time
We have power outage for over 2 hours what’s going on?
We have power outage for over 2 hours what’s going on?
I live in Princeton on 3rd st. Power has been out over 72 hours. This is not right for everyone living in Princeton. Food, water and not to mention gas to fuel cars. Please help