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Trees and power lines were blown down. Siding blown off a house. A deck was damaged from a grill that was blown over and a hard top cover was blown off a pool.
Tree limbs and powerlines were blown down at North Main Street and Route 2 and at 35th Street and Old Gate Road.
News
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.
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The power company says nearly 12% of the town was affected.
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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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Rockton, Illinois
| City | Rockton |
| County | Winnebago |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61072 |
Power lines were blown down and utility poles were leaning over. Shredded tree branches were reported near Hononegah Road.