Power Outage in Rigby, ID

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Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative
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(800) 632-5726
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Pacific Power
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(877) 508-5088 Report Online
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Jefferson Utilities
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(920) 674-7717
Georgia Power
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(888) 891-0938 Report Online
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Duke Energy
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Rigby Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 11, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree was blown down onto a shed also taking down power lines near Rigby.

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June 1, 2011 - Flood

High flows on the Snake River flooded over 1,100 acres of cropland. The Menan Buttes Public Access boat ramp and a recreational day use area and boat ramp adjacent to Highway 48 remained flooded. A power line which under the river near Lorenzo was unburied and snapped due to the high flows.

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June 1, 2011

High flows on the Snake River flooded over 1,100 acres of cropland. The Menan Buttes Public Access boat ramp and a recreational day use area and boat ramp adjacent to Highway 48 remained flooded. A power line which under the river near Lorenzo was unburied and snapped due to the high flows.

April 14, 2002

A 73 mph thunderstorm wind was measured at the Terreton INEEL mesonet site. Winds also downed power lines in Jefferson County.

News

Over 2,100 Idaho Power customers in Pocatello area without electricity after power line issue ignites brush fire | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com

POCATELLO — A power line issue caused a brush fire and large-scale power outage in the Pocatello area on Monday afternoon.

Jul 11, 2022

Power line issue causes brush fire, blackout in Pocatello area | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com

POCATELLO — An issue with a power line caused a brush fire and power outage in the Pocatello area on Thursday night.

Jun 30, 2022

Car crash knocks out power to over 1,100 Idaho Power customers in Pocatello | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com

POCATELLO — Over 1,100 Idaho Power customers on the city’s north side were without power for over four hours on Sunday after a car struck a power pole.

Jun 19, 2022

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The whole town is out

Wayne Y | January 23, 2020  

Aint got any powers!!!

Salazar Slytherin | January 23, 2020  

Power is out

Todd Johnson | January 23, 2020  

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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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Rigby, Idaho

City Rigby
County Jefferson
State Idaho (ID)
Country United States
Zip Codes 83442

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