Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Rolling Prairie, Indiana? Contact your local utility company.
Rolling Prairie Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Emergency management officials reported trees and power lines down.
Emergency management officials, in coordination with NWS officials, indicated an area of damage associated with a line of severe thunderstorms, was consistent with an EF1 tornado near Rolling Prairie. Damage was first noted near the intersection of State Route 2 and County Road 400 East, where a few trees fell onto power lines. As the circulation skipped along the ground, additional trees were blown down near the intersection of State Route 2 and County Road 450. The most substantial damage occurred at a residence of the along the 4600 block of Oak Knoll Road. A south-east facing garage door failed, which allowed the winds to enter the garage and blow out the north wall of the garage (DI: MDWH, DOD: 3.) The circulation also rolled and destroyed an un-anchored shed at the same residence. A barn was also destroyed northeast of this residence before the circulation lifted. The maximum width of the circulation was 20 yards. The maximum wind speed is estimated at between 85 and 90 mph.
Local newspapers reported trees and power lines down from Michigan City into LaPorte and Rolling Prairie. No structure damage was reported.
News
Midwest, including Minnesota, at greater risk for rolling blackouts this summer
As the energy feeding the regional electricity grid changes from coal to more renewable, a big spike in demand could cause a power shortfall, the grid regulator says.
Trees down, power outages in Michiana due to storms
ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich.
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
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.
Rolling Prairie, Indiana
| City | Rolling Prairie |
| County | LaPorte |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 46371 |
Power is out at 4276 east 900 north, rolling prairie, indiana
Lost power approx 35 minutes ago