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Trees and power lines were blown down northwest of Port Andrews.
Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down across Richland Center. Two houses were damaged when trees fell on them.
North winds between 25 and 35 mph with higher gusts, created a period of blizzard conditions across Richland County, especially on the ridge tops and higher terrain, during the morning and afternoon of the 20th. As a result of the blizzard, roads were closed, vehicles became trapped in the snow, some power outages occurred and all schools in the county were closed. The highest reported snow total was 10.8 inches in Richland Center.
Several reports of trees blown down with some of them falling down on power lines across the county.
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Hail the size of dimes and quarters was reported by spotters and law enforcement officials. In addition, wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph knocked down trees and power lines.
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Horn Rapids energy restored, faulty line caused outage - YakTriNews.com
Crews have repaired a faulty cable that caused a power outage at homes in the Horn Rapids area of Richland for more than three hours.
7,266 FirstEnergy and AEP customers in Richland County enter weekend without power | Weather | richlandsource.com
Thousands of Richland County residents entered the weekend without electricity, despite published power company estimates that it would be restored by late Friday night.
Three days without running water, Green Acres seniors get a generator
A backup pump generator never started at a trailer park for more than 40 seniors in Ashland County, leaving them without running water for three days.
EF1 tornado reported Wednesday in Outagamie County near Seymour
Severe weather tore across a large area of Wisconsin on Wednesday, including most or all of the state's largest population centers.
Nearly 60,000 power outages reported in north central Ohio after powerful storms | Weather | richlandsource.com
RICHLAND COUNTY -- Almost 60,000 customers were without power Tuesday morning across north central Ohio after powerful storms packing high winds roared through the area Monday night.
Richland County EMA says power companies working 'diligently' to restore power | Weather | richlandsource.com
MANSFIELD -- Power companies are working "dilligently" Tuesday to get electric back on for Richland County residents, according to local Emergency Management Agency Director Joseph Petrycki.
Power out for more than 10,000, and is likely to remain out multiple days for some | Public Safety | willistonherald.com
Power is out all over the region in Williams, McKenzie and Richland county Montana. The wind knocked multiple utility poles down overnight Saturday, April 23, leaving more than 10,000 homes
Wisconsin weather live updates: Thousands still face power outages
Strong winds are expected to last throughout the day Thursday before subsiding at night, according to the National Weather Service.
Mansfield area hit with power outage affecting 8,200 customers | News | richlandsource.com
Thousands of customers in Mansfield lost power Thursday afternoon after an “equipment issue” with a transmission line that feeds the area, according to an Ohio Edison spokeswoman.
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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.
Richland Center, Wisconsin
| City | Richland Center |
| County | Richland |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 53581 |
Tree branches were blown down in Richland Center causing a power outage.