Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Smithton, Illinois? Contact your local utility company.
Alabama Power
KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Co.
Report an Outage
(660) 359-2208
Smithton Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
May 10, 2007 - Thunderstorm Wind
A local television station reported large tree limbs and power lines down in Smithton.
Smithton - Smithton
News
No news found.
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
Related Tweets
Tweets from Smithton, Illinois
@grid_events | 04:00 PM - 28 Aug 2022
@grid_events | 04:00 PM - 28 Aug 2022
@grid_events | 12:15 AM - 4 Aug 2022
@grid_events | 12:15 AM - 4 Aug 2022
@MattSaunch | 05:10 AM - 16 Jul 2022
@grid_events | 06:15 PM - 21 May 2022
@grid_events | 08:30 AM - 21 May 2022
@grid_events | 03:30 AM - 21 May 2022
@grid_events | 08:15 AM - 25 Mar 2022
@grid_events | 11:30 AM - 2 Feb 2022
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 Illinois cities.
Smithton, Illinois
City | Smithton |
County | St. Clair |
State | Illinois (IL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 62285 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines around town.