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Ripon Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Several trees and power lines down. Power lines downed across highway 44.
Powerful thunderstorms winds knocked down a few large trees.
Trees and power lines reported down.
Trees and power lines down.
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Sunday storms packed a punch as severe weather hit Wisconsin
Storms arrived Sunday as the transition from summer to fall brought clashing air masses. Winds of 60 mph were reported.
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Last week Thursday around 1 a.m., Alexandria Games co-owners Patrick and Lauren McConnell received a horrifying phone call.
Ripon storm damage: Thunderstorms knock down trees, power outages
The storms rolled in around midnight and knocked down numerous trees and cut out power city-wide, affecting 9,000 people, according to Ripon police.
NWS: Ripon damage caused by strong straight-line winds Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Crews are working continuously to repair the damages and restore power to the remaining customers.
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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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Ripon, Wisconsin
| City | Ripon |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 54971 |
Multiple reports of trees down, snapped power poles, road closures, and power outages in the Ripon area. Sheet metal roofing or siding was strewn in the field on either side of Brandon Street, north of the intersection with Highway KK. Damage was assessed to be due to straight-line winds. A man was killed when he drove his car into a downed tree on a road near Ripon.