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AEP Texas
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Concho Valley Elec Coop Inc
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(325) 655-6959
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Oncor
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Southwest Texas Elec Coop, Inc
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(800) 643-3980
Coleman County Elec Coop, Inc
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(800) 560-2128

San Angelo Power Outages Caused by Weather

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June 23, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

There were large tree limbs snapped off a tree and took down some power lines. The report was from Facebook. The time was estimated from radar.

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July 12, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

The public reported damage from a microburst. The damage included roof damage to an adobe building, a carport was blown over, a few mesquite trees were snapped and large limbs were snapped from an 160 year old live oak tree. Also, a power pole was leaning. The estimated wind speed was 95 mph. The location is 11 miles west of San Angelo near Brushy Creek.

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August 22, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

National Weather Service conducted a storm survey across San Angelo. A scattered line of thunderstorm produced a damaging thunderstorm outflow and multiple wet microbursts across the city. This caused damaging straight line winds of 60 to 95 mph across the City of San Angelo, knocking down power poles and power lines, resulting in widespread power outages. Numerous large tree limbs and some trees were uprooted. A wind gust of 86 mph was measured at the National Weather Service at 201 AM CDT. The downburst was 10 miles long and about 2500 yards wide as it began about 2 miles northeast of San Angelo and continued for 8 miles southwest of San Angelo.||Radar and photographs clearly showed intense damaging thunderstorm downbursts impacting the city. One impacted the north side near Chadbourne and Loop 306 where it damaged a gasoline station canopy, it knocked over a large power line that crossed Loop 306 and snapped a power pole. It also knocked down numerous large tree limbs and damaged some roofs in the area. The severe wet microburst also damaged the Wool Hair building in the vicinity. ||The downburst wind knocked down three power poles and power lines at Knickerbocker and Johnson Street. The storm ripped off roofing material at the nearby Bellagio Apartments. The damaging winds damaged the wall of a nearby commercial building. The high winds also knocked down numerous tree limbs, broke windows and damaged roofs in the College Hills area. ||The downburst winds removed shingles, knocked down signs, and numerous tree limbs on the southwest side of San Angelo near Lamar Elementary School. As the downburst struck the KOA RV park near Lake Nasworthy, it knocked down numerous tree limbs and uprooted a few trees. One Recreational Vehicle was knocked over on it's side.||Special thanks to the San Angelo Police Department, the San Angelo Fire Department,|San Angelo Emergency Management, San Angelo REACT and local residents and business owners for their excellent assistance.

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August 22, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

National Weather Service conducted a storm survey across San Angelo. A scattered line of thunderstorm produced a damaging thunderstorm outflow and multiple wet microbursts across the city. This caused damaging straight line winds of 60 to 95 mph across the City of San Angelo, knocking down power poles and power lines, resulting in widespread power outages. Numerous large tree limbs and some trees were uprooted. A wind gust of 86 mph was measured at the National Weather Service at 201 AM CDT. The downburst was 10 miles long and about 2500 yards wide as it began about 2 miles northeast of San Angelo and continued for 8 miles southwest of San Angelo.||Radar and photographs clearly showed intense damaging thunderstorm downbursts impacting the city. One impacted the north side near Chadbourne and Loop 306 where it damaged a gasoline station canopy, it knocked over a large power line that crossed Loop 306 and snapped a power pole. It also knocked down numerous large tree limbs and damaged some roofs in the area. The severe wet microburst also damaged the Wool Hair building in the vicinity. ||The downburst wind knocked down three power poles and power lines at Knickerbocker and Johnson Street. The storm ripped off roofing material at the nearby Bellagio Apartments. The damaging winds damaged the wall of a nearby commercial building. The high winds also knocked down numerous tree limbs, broke windows and damaged roofs in the College Hills area. ||The downburst winds removed shingles, knocked down signs, and numerous tree limbs on the southwest side of San Angelo near Lamar Elementary School. As the downburst struck the KOA RV park near Lake Nasworthy, it knocked down numerous tree limbs and uprooted a few trees. One Recreational Vehicle was knocked over on it's side.||Special thanks to the San Angelo Police Department, the San Angelo Fire Department,|San Angelo Emergency Management, San Angelo REACT and local residents and business owners for their excellent assistance.

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June 24, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Law enforcement reported 5 power poles blown down. Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

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June 23, 2017

A cold front interacted with a very hot and unstable airmass across the region during the late afternoon and evening. This combination resulted in powerful thunderstorm downburst winds resulting in widespread damage and thunderstorm wind gusts in excess of 80 mph across San Angelo. Heavy rain also resulted in some street flooding across San Angelo.

November 23, 2013

Periods of freezing rain and sleet fell across West Central Texas from the morning of November 22 through the early morning hours of November 25. Periods of freezing rain and sleet, made parts of U.S. Highway 277 near Eldorado icy during the evening of November 22 and the morning of November 23. Icy roads and bridges resulted in two vehicle related fatalities near Eldorado. The heaviest amounts of freezing rain fell overnight on November 23 and continued into the morning of November 24. Heavy ice accumulations resulted in downed tree limbs and power lines mainly along and south of a line from Mertzon to San Angelo to Brady.

February 10, 2009

A powerful low pressure system with an associated Pacific Cold Front brought high winds to the western portions of West Central Texas. Sustained winds of 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph and possibly higher caused sporadic damage across the region.

May 27, 2002

Numerous severe thunderstorms formed over the Big Country, Concho Valley and the Heartland. Especially hard hit was the town of Robert Lee. Two severe thunderstorms moved through Robert Lee causing damage to homes and vehicles. The town as well as other portions of Coke county were without power for much of the night. There were several reports of high winds accompanied by hail to the size of tennis balls over eastern portions of the Concho Valley. There was also a tornado near the upper end of E.V. Spence reservoir. The tornado remained over open country and produced no damage.

News

Thousands without power, crane blamed for large outage | KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

LUBBOCK, Texas — Thousands of homes and business were without power Monday afternoon in the greater Lubbock area. Shortly after 5:00 p.m., most of the outages were cleared up. “A crane made contact with an Xcel Energy line northeast of LP&L’s service territory,” Lubbock Power and Light said after the outage began. “The effect cascaded […]

Sep 19, 2022

Electrical pole caught fire and collapsed | ConchoValleyHomepage.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

SAN ANGELO, Texas — An electrical pole on West 26th and Martin Luther King Street caught fire today and collapsed. AEP contained the fire and shut off the power before the pole snapped at the top preventing further loss of power and a much larger fire. The AEP outage map is currently reporting 508 customers […]

Aug 10, 2022

Texas Power Grid Woes Hit Toyota, Tesla - TheStreet

Texas' troubled power grid is struggling to meet demand during a prolonged heat wave, forcing the state's industrial customers to make moves to cut electricity demand.

Jul 14, 2022

Thousands affected by power outages in Grape Creek. | ConchoValleyHomepage.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

GRAPE CREEK, Texas — Power outages has affected the citizens of Grape Creek and Carlsbad along Highway 87. According to the AEP Outage Map, there are currently 2000+ outages in the area. The cause of the outages is currently unknown.

Jul 14, 2022

Severe heat: 5 blackout risks facing the whole U.S., not just Texas - MarketWatch MW Anniversary Logo MW Anniversary Logo

Texas has a unique state-run power grid, but its extreme-weather issues, and balancing natural gas and wind to create electricity, hold lessons for the nation.

Jul 11, 2022

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The state’s grid operator asked that Texans voluntarily reduce their power use on Monday as the blistering heat continues — and said no rolling blackouts are expected this week.

Jul 10, 2022

Inspections promised after problems at Fifth Ward apartments

Residents of a federally subsidized apartment complex in Fifth Ward say their complaints have been ignored after fighting for more than a year to improve living conditions for tenants. 

Jul 8, 2022

Texas RE Knocks AEP for Communication Breakdown | RTO Insider

FERC approved Texas RE's settlement with AEP over communication failures during a 2018 load loss incident.

May 30, 2022

Current Power Outages due to severe weather | ConchoValleyHomepage.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

Due to severe weather some residents may be experiencing power outages, for more information see the link below

May 10, 2022

UMC power restored, no longer diverting patients | KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

LUBBOCK, Texas — Update: Power was restored at University Medical Center around 10:20 a.m. Thursday morning. UMC said it was no longer diverting patients to other facilities. Patients at University Medical Center in Lubbock were diverted to other facilities after UMC said it’s Main Campus was experiencing a power outage Thursday morning. UMC continued to […]

Apr 28, 2022

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Ok I saw the linemen in their trucks at about 3 pm. One was leaving the other was just sitting in their truck. Thinking about pressing charges for negligence on the rotten poles.

Jonathan Luna. San Angelo | August 19, 2022  

Been without power for 13 hours how will I be able to heat my house with no power cause I don't have gas are we just supposed to freeze to death

Camille | February 15, 2021  

Power out on Douglas Drive since approximately 1:00 am. Very cold! No news as to how much longer this will last...already into nearly 14 hours without power. What’s going on?

Sandy Hay | February 15, 2021  

Outage since 5am Clearview on the Bonham side of Southwest..........house is currently in the mid 50s and dropping

Matt Myers | February 15, 2021  

Outage starting 1AM, no power West Ave K

D.R. Vet | February 15, 2021  

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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);
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  • 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;
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San Angelo, Texas

City San Angelo
County Tom Green
State Texas (TX)
Country United States
Zip Codes 76901, 76902, 76903, 76904, 76905, 76906, 76909

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