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Spearfish Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Power lines and trees were downed over US Highway 14A between Cheyenne Crossing and Savoy.
The tornado tracked across forested terrain of the northern Black Hills for 15.5 miles. Many trees were snapped or uprooted along its path. Although the tornado itself did not cause property damage, trees were blown down onto houses and power lines.
Large pine trees, spruce trees, and power poles were broken along the eastern rim of Spearfish Canyon. The worst damage occurred from Bridal Veil Falls to Victoria Lane.
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A powerful line of severe thunderstorms moved traversed Lawrence County entirely from west to east. Several reports of three-quarter inch diameter hail were received across the county. The associated rainfall created flash flooding and mudslides in downtown Deadwood where a recent large forest fire had destroyed vegetation and severely burned the ground to within a few feet of structures in town. Mud and water two to three feet deep ran through downtown streets and businesses. Debris from the mudslides damaged several houses, vehicles, and the hospital.
News
Hwy. 85 fire likely caused by weekend lightning strike | Local News | bhpioneer.com
SPEARFISH – A three-acre fire, which broke out along Highway 85 Tuesday, was likely caused by prolonged smoldering of a power pole that had been struck by lightning during the
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A big provider of internet and cable in western South Dakota is experiencing an outage Wednesday afternoon.
20 years later: Grizzly Gulch Fire | Local News | bhpioneer.com
DEADWOOD — Locals seem to know exactly what they were doing the minute they found out the Grizzly Gulch Fire was raging through the pine-laden hillsides of Deadwood two decades
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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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Spearfish, South Dakota
| City | Spearfish |
| County | Lawrence |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57783, 57799 |
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