Power Outage in Rockford, IL

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We Energies
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Alliant Energy
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City of Lake Mills
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Rockford Power Outages Caused by Weather

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March 5, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Scattered tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Rockford, along with a few full trees.

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August 24, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several trees and power lines were blown down on the west side of Rockford. One tree fell onto a house on Albert Avenue.

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August 24, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were blown down in the 1300 block of 9th Street.

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August 10, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree was blown down onto power lines along Auburn Street near Ridge Avenue.

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August 10, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were blown down on State Street near Palm Avenue.

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News

Uh Oh . . . Time To Prepare For Winter Weather | The Journal-News

“This is the ideal time to get ready for snow, ice and brutal cold because Illinois weather can be pleasant one day, and a winter storm the next day,” said Illinois Emergency Management …

Nov 14, 2022

IEMA, ISFM, IDOL, and National Weather Service team up with Winter Weather Preparedness Tips - EIN Presswire

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, November 3 - Whether you're at work, commuting, or at home, being ready for harsh, frigid storms can lead comfort and even survival.

Nov 4, 2022

13 WREX to perform tower maintenance, impacting station's signal | News | wrex.com

13 WREX will be performing maintenance on our broadcast tower following 13 News at 10:00 p.m.

Sep 14, 2022

Doctor performs ‘Rivian powered vasectomy’ during power outage | MyStateline.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

AUSTIN, Texas (WTVO) — A doctor in Texas said he “performed what is likely the world’s first Rivian powered vasectomy” by using his electric pickup truck to power his clinic during a power outage. According to Inside EVs, Dr. Christopher Young was scheduled to perform the procedure on a patient when a power outage occurred. […]

Sep 6, 2022

Temporary Outage for Illinois Link Card Users loading...

Illinois Link Card users won't be able to make purchases or ATM withdrawals for 2 days next week.

Aug 12, 2022

Flash flooding causes dozens of power outages and impassable roads | News | wrex.com

This morning showers and storms are moving through bring very heavy rain. Our entire area is under a Flood Watch until 10 a.m.

Aug 8, 2022

Hundreds without power after Tuesday storms | Top Stories | wrex.com

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Tuesday's line of thunderstorms left hundreds without power.

Jul 5, 2022

Chicago weather: Supercell storm spurred 84 mph winds

A severe thunderstorm tracked through northern Illinois and into northwest Indiana Monday night, leading to dozens of damage reports throughout the area. No tornadoes have been reported as of Tuesday morning, according to the weather service.

Jun 14, 2022

All of Illinois facing possible rolling blackouts, except Chicago area | WICS

If you had your air conditioner going during last week’s record-breaking heat you weren’t alone. But it’s the power it took to cool off everyone’s home that has officials sounding the alarm before we hit summer. During Tuesday's city council meeting, City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) said the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is asking for the state to cut back on usage. It’s why they say Illinoisans should get ready for rolling blackouts and higher prices.

May 19, 2022

User Comments…

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What has the power out in Rockford, TN? It has been out 2 1/2 hours so far

Melton | April 01, 2023  

What has the power out in Rockford, TN? It has been out 2 1/2 hours so far

Melton | April 01, 2023  

My is Power out why

Bill | July 17, 2021  

Eta on the power being back on? I have a baby that needs to eat

Jim Hopper | November 12, 2019  

Power has been off over a hour my neighbor is with me & she has a baby that's 3 yrs old. It's very cold!

Karen Strickland | November 12, 2019  

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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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Rockford, Illinois

City Rockford
County Winnebago
State Illinois (IL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 61101, 61102, 61103, 61104, 61105, 61106, 61107, 61108, 61109, 61110

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