Power Outage in Sidney, NE

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Power outage in Sidney, Nebraska? Contact your local utility company.

City of Sidney Electric Department
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(308) 254-6345
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist
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(800) 261-7114
High West Energy
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(307) 245-3261
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Midwest Energy, Inc.
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(800) 222-3121
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Wheatland Electric
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(800) 662-4246
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Sidney Power Outages Caused by Weather

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September 9, 2013 - Thunderstorm Wind

Straight-line winds gusting as high as 80 mph downed trees and utility poles causing widespread power outages throughout Sidney. Power was restored in three hours. A wind gust to 78 mph was measured at the Sidney airport at 1821 MST.

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May 2, 2022

Narrow band of heavy snow developed over portions of the southern Nebraska Panhandle during the morning of the 2nd just south of the North Platte River valley. Heavy, wet snowfall resulted in power outages near Kimball due to tree and power line damage.

July 3, 2021

Severe thunderstorm moved across Cheyenne County producing hailstones up to one inch in diameter. Spotter noted that nearby crops were damaged and associated wind gusts from thunderstorm knocked down two power line poles.

News

South Dakota candidates rally base ahead of Election Day - PANHANDLE - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA Rectangle

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is planning a reelection rally featuring a video message from former President Donald Trump in a final push to turn out voters in the heavily-Republican western part of t

Nov 8, 2022

Strong winds force power outages in Chadron - RIVER COUNTRY - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA Rectangle

Several people are without power in a Nebraska Panhandle community Monday morning.

Nov 8, 2022

Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident

80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.

Aug 9, 2022

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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.

Aug 5, 2022

Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage

Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.

Jul 22, 2022

Power out for more than 10,000, and is likely to remain out multiple days for some | Public Safety | willistonherald.com

Power is out all over the region in Williams, McKenzie and Richland county Montana. The wind knocked multiple utility poles down overnight Saturday, April 23, leaving more than 10,000 homes

Apr 24, 2022

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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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Sidney, Nebraska

City Sidney
County Cheyenne
State Nebraska (NE)
Country United States
Zip Codes 69160, 69162

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