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Public called in with a flat ice measurement of 0.62 inches. There were multiple reports of power outages.
Rain changed to a brief period of freezing rain then to a heavy wet snow around midnight CDT on April 5th and continued into the mid morning hours of that day. The precipitation was accompanied by north winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Although snowfall ended during the late morning of the 5th, the strong winds caused continued drifting snow in open areas into the afternoon hours. The accumulated ice and heavy wet snow caused scattered power outages across the county and caused localized damage. In Schuyler a grandstand roof was damaged and a section of a fence was blown down resulting in over $20,000 in damage. Snow amounts were between 4 and 8 inches across the county with 7 inches in Schuyler the heaviest reported. Travel was extremely difficult at times.
Freezing rain accumulated between 1/4 and 1/2 of an inch over much of the county. The icing downed tree limbs and caused scattered power outages.
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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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Schuyler, Nebraska
| City | Schuyler |
| County | Colfax |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68661 |
A brief tornado developed west of Schuyler and moved east northeast before dissipating northeast of Schuyler. Damage along the track consisted of approximately 20 broken power poles and several overturned center pivot irrigation systems.