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Socorro Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Flash flooding within Box Canyon knocked out power to areas from Socorro to Magdalena. Damage amounts are estimated for power infrastructure.
News
Exclusive 9 day forecast: Monday’s storm causes power outages | KTSM 9 News Open Navigation Close Navigation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso’s storm causes power outages in Socorro Monday night. As of 10:40pm Monday, 2,325 El Paso Electric customers were reportedly without power. A video from our Certified Weather Watcher Alberto Ortiz shows the moment a lightning strike hits and power goes out at this Walmart on Socorro and Alameda. […]
Winds whip region; Scores of poles snapped, wires down Open Navigation Close Navigation
Wednesday's windy weather continues to cause region-wide issues, with power outages from Las Cruces to the Lower Valley, and downed power lines across the area.
El Paso Electric report as many as 17,000 without power because of storms
Nearly 17,000 El Paso Electric customers were without power after thunderstorms Sunday evening, and some Spectrum customers are without internet.
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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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Socorro, New Mexico
| City | Socorro |
| County | Socorro |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 87801 |
Power out for approx 20 minutes
Power out for about a half hour now.