Power Outage in Sharon Springs, KS

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Midwest Energy, Inc.
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Wheatland Electric
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Sharon Springs Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 22, 2022 - Tornado

A damaging quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) tornado moved across Sharon Springs, Kansas during the late evening/overnight hours of April 22nd, 2022. Maximum winds were found to be around 110 mph, which makes this tornado an EF-1, just short of an EF-2. The worst damage was noted at the KDOT station near Highway 40 where a cinder block building was toppled and a truck shed was completely destroyed, as well as the CHS facility where the office building had its roof completely torn off. Throughout town, there were many tree limbs broken, tree trunks broken, and trees uprooted. Many buildings and vehicles had broken windows. Power poles were broken or downed throughout town. Other damage included several rolled trailers (ag-related, RVs, or work trailers), fences blown down, shingles off roofs, and other wind-related damage.

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December 15, 2021 - High Wind

Two rounds of high winds occurred across Wallace County. Mesonets across the county recorded wind gusts of 58-87 mph, with the strongest recorded gust located near Sharon Springs, Kansas. There was a range of damage across the county, but mostly in Sharon Springs. Up to 6 pivot irrigation systems were blown over along with a portion of corral and pasture fencing. Up to 8 power poles were damaged, 4 in Sharon Springs. Additional damage included Christmas decorations blown away, fencing blown over, a carport, and the tin roof of a house. The wind gusts capable of this degree of damage were estimated to be up to 100 mph.

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October 12, 2021 - Tornado

The primary damage produced by this tornado occurred at the Sharon|Springs Golf Course, just south of town. At this location, some|tree limbs were snapped, a power pole was leaning, and several|small outbuildings had metal roofs ripped off, walls knocked down,|or garage doors blown in. In addition, a nearby combine had broken|windows and a tractor trailer had at least two wood beams|penetrate the door. Along the rest of the tornado path, broken|tree branches were noted in a couple different locations.

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October 12, 2021 - Tornado

The primary damage produced by this tornado occurred at the Sharon|Springs Golf Course, just south of town. At this location, some|tree limbs were snapped, a power pole was leaning, and several|small outbuildings had metal roofs ripped off, walls knocked down,|or garage doors blown in. In addition, a nearby combine had broken|windows and a tractor trailer had at least two wood beams|penetrate the door. Along the rest of the tornado path, broken|tree branches were noted in a couple different locations.

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January 27, 2021 - Winter Weather

Southwest to west-southwest winds up to 3 mph combined with cold temperatures as cold as 11 below produced wind chills as low as 21 degrees below zero across Wallace. The coldest wind chills were observed near Weskan, Kansas. Impacts: power outages.

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News

Wood County Electric Co-Op announces planned power outage Open Navigation Close Navigation

WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Wood County Electric Co-Op has announced that they will be conducting a planned power outage on Wednesday.

Jun 28, 2022

Kansas weather: High winds causing power outages, closing roads Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

The wind is causing low visibility on roads across Kansas due to blowing dust.

Dec 15, 2021

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Sharon Springs, Kansas

City Sharon Springs
County Wallace
State Kansas (KS)
Country United States
Zip Codes 67758

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