Power Outage in Sparta, IL

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Ameren Illinois
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Egyptian Electric Coop Assn
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Duke Energy
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Georgia Power
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Duke Energy
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Sparta Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 19, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees onto Illinois Route 155 in Ruma. Numerous tree limbs were blown down in Baldwin. In the Sparta and Eden areas, numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Several buildings in Sparta sustained minor damage from fallen trees and tree limbs.

Ruma - Sparta
May 27, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees on north side of town. One of the trees fell onto a house causing moderate roof damage and the other one fell onto power lines.

Sparta - Sparta
July 13, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines in Red Bud, Baldwin, and Sparta.

Red Bud - Sparta
August 5, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines around town. Just northwest of town at a recreational complex, a fifth wheel RV was blown over. A man was inside at the time sleeping. He sustained a broken arm and other minor injuries. In Sparta, one large tree limb damaged a carport and a nearby unoccupied car.

Sparta Hunter Fld Ar - Sparta
June 18, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind

Storm spotters reported large tree limbs and power lines down.

Sparta - Sparta

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Nov 1, 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

Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is

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Jun 13, 2022

User Comments…

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NO Power at all in Sparta

no name | November 19, 2020  

Just suddenly went off.

John | October 07, 2020  

Sparta lake has no power

A S | August 27, 2020  

Clark st has no power

D. Dunn | March 29, 2020  

At Smithville highway crossroads power put

Michael Geer | March 11, 2020  

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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.

Sparta, Illinois

City Sparta
County Randolph
State Illinois (IL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 62286

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