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Hundreds, if not thousands, of trees were blown down across the county. Some trees fell on houses and vehicles. Some roads were impassable due to the downed trees. Power lines were also brought down by the falling trees. In Rainelle, multiple trees fell upon houses. An 88 MPH wind gust was measured at White Sulpher Springs.
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Elderly woman attacked, three charged with malicious wounding Open Navigation Close Navigation
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — According to WV State Police Rainelle Detachment, an elderly woman was taken to CAMC to be treated for serious injuries after she was attacked by three people. According to State Trooper J.W. Gilkeson, an 87-year-old woman accidentally hit a dog with her car near her home just outside of Rupert […]
Rt. 60 closed from I-64 to Rainelle due to high flood water Open Navigation Close Navigation
RAINELLE, WV (WVNS) – Route 60 is closed due to high flood waters after the rain the area received since Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Rt. 60 is closed between I-64 and Rainelle. The road is closed due to high water in the roadway until further notice. According to Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management […]
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Rainelle prepares for Memorial Day Celebrations, holds veteran reunion Open Navigation Close Navigation
RAINELLE, WV (WVNS)– One local town is pulling out all the stops for its memorial day weekend celebrations. Rainelle is hosting the L.Z. Rainelle, West Virginia Veteran’s Reunion this weekend. On May 26th the Run for the Wall cross-country motorcycle ride made its way through town, and some veterans are staying in Rainelle for the […]
"Run for the Wall" cross-country motorcycle ride stops in Rainelle Open Navigation Close Navigation
RAINELLE, WV (WVNS)– A nationwide coast-to-coast motorcycle ride to honor veterans who lost their lives made its way through Rainelle Thursday afternoon. The Run for the Wall motorcycle ride began nearly a month ago in Ontario, California and riders will arrive in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, May 29 to honor those who lost their lives […]
High waters reported in Rainelle Open Navigation Close Navigation
RAINELLE, WV (WVNS) – High waters have already been reported in Rainelle due to current inclement weather. According to Greenbrier County Dispatch, High waters have been reported in the area of the Summit Bank on James River and Kanawha Turnpike. High waters have also been seen in other parts of Rainelle, but no other dangerous […]
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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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Rainelle, West Virginia
| City | Rainelle |
| County | Greenbrier |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25962 |
Multiple trees, street lights and power lines were brought down by the severe winds. Several power poles were snapped and some damage to a car wash occurred.