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Rupert Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Severe thunderstorm winds damaged power lines in Rupert causing power outages for many Rupert residents.
Minidoka County sherriff office reported power outages with trees taking down power lines. Roofs and buildings damaged and wheel lines blown into roads. Most of the damage reported in the city of Rupert.
Extensive damage and warning level winds occurred with the passage of a cold front the evening of March 10th. Power lines were downed south of Rupert along Idaho route 24. Much of Minidoka County had power outages causing a black out for nearly 2 hours. The city of Rupert had a complete power outage. Power was restored to many areas by 8 pm.
Southern Minidoka County was hit by severe thunderstorms. The Minidoka mesonet site recorded a wind gust of 72 mph. Several residents of Rupert were without power and two falling trees caused damage to a home on Third Street. Several downed trees were reported in Rupert.
Episodes
Extensive damage in Minidoka County from thunderstorm winds ahead of a cold front. A tree fell on a house in Rupert. A tree fell on a car in Minidoka. A roof was blown off a building in Rupert. Extensive power outages reported throughout the county. A measured wind gust of 64 mph reported in Minidoka.
Large tree branches broken off of trees and power outages in Rupert.
News
Winter storms leave wrecks, power outage and freeway closure in their wake across East Idaho | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com
The winter storms that are forecast to barrel through East Idaho all week have already caused several wrecks, a widespread power outage as well as a lengthy freeway closure.
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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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Rupert, Idaho
| City | Rupert |
| County | Minidoka |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 83350 |
Power outage north of Rupert. Been out about 45 min. Already. Any ideas how much longer it will be out?
Do you knoww about how long the outage is going to last??