Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Shallowater, Texas? Contact your local utility company.
Shallowater Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A microburst downed a power line in Shallowater which knocked out power for SPEC customers.
An amateur radio operator and broadcast media reported downed power lines and snapped utility poles near the corn maze along FM Road 1294.
Law enforcement and Skywarn storm spotters estimated thunderstorm wind gusts up to 65 mph and damage along a swath from north of Shallowater to southwest of Idalou in northern Lubbock County between 19:31 CST and 19:40 CST. Power poles and lines were downed in areas between Lubbock and Idalou along U.S. Highway 62/82. In addition, a metal roof was blown off of a structure just northeast of Lubbock.
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power poles.
News
Power restored to 6,263 customers after crane hits transmission line Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Xcel has cleared a crane from a transmission line at North I-27 and Loop 289 and repaired the transmission line to restore power to thousands of residents in Shallowater, Abernathy, New Deal, and north Lubbock.
Outages reported for Xcel, SPEC customers in northern communities Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
SPEC responded to the outages on social media just after 8 p.m., saying Xcel lost power to one of their stations, resulting in a large outage affecting members in and around the Lubbock division.
Over 600 people without electricity in Shallowater, says Xcel Energy | KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
(The following is a news release from Xcel Energy) SHALLOWATER, Texas (March 24, 2020) – Xcel Energy crews are working to restore electric service to 621 customers in Shallowater who lost power when a utility pole caught fire. The customers affected are mostly northeast of Clovis Road. Crews are replacing the damaged pole and expect […]
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
Related Tweets
Tweets from Shallowater, Texas
Forecasters said the storm system would continue its eastward march Friday. https://t.co/2wZpUTjNpc
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.
Related Cities
Report power outage in other Texas cities.
Shallowater, Texas
| City | Shallowater |
| County | Lubbock |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79363 |
Downburst winds around 75 mph downed several power lines along Farm-to-Market Road 2528 east of Shallowater. Some roof damage was also reported to a single family residence in the area.