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A small hunting cabin was demolished with the debris tossed across the road into a field. Seven large and three smaller power poles were snapped along Plainview Road.
Around 25 power poles and trees were blown down near the intersection of Elk Vale and Elk Creek Roads. A silo and other outbuildings were toppled just north of the intersection.
Power pole downed by wind.
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A single thunderstorm that originated along the Wyoming and Montana state line moved across west-central South Dakota. Hail the size of golfballs and baseballs were reported throughout central Meade County. Also in Meade County, high winds with gusts estimated over 80 mph, caused extensive damage. Numerous sheds were blown down, homes had siding and roof damage, 2x4's were driven into walls, trees were blown over, large hay bales were rolled across fields, and six power poles were blown over. 40 lambs and ewes were killed by the large hail; with another 40 were crippled or blinded and had to be destroyed. In Ziebach County, a mobile home was damaged by high winds. Several outbuildings were also damaged.
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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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Sturgis, South Dakota
| City | Sturgis |
| County | Meade |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57785 |
Several power poles were downed in the Plainview area.