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Multiple power poles and a tree were downed along State Route 48.
The tornado initially touched down in Ripley County at 1743 near County Road 900. Numerous large trees were down in different directions and at least one power pole was snapped in this location. The tornado then continued to the northeast and passed into Dearborn County at 1745 just northwest of Tangman Road. Along Tangman Road, large trees were down in different directions, a metal roof was torn off of a large pole barn, and a barn was destroyed due to the tornado. A short distance to the northeast, trees were snapped near Hill Road. The tornado lifted in Dearborn County at 1747. Damage estimates for Ripley County were five thousand dollars. Damage estimates for Dearborn County were forty thousand dollars. Maximum estimated wind speed based on damage was around eighty miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground for 1.48 miles in Ripley County and 1.60 miles in Dearborn County. The entire path length of the tornado was 3.08 miles.
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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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Sunman, Indiana
| City | Sunman |
| County | Ripley |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 47041 |
This tornado formed in Ripley County just southwest of Sunman at 2005EST. The tornado tracked east-northeast and entered Dearborn County at 2007EST. ||The first damage in Dearborn County was on the eastern side of County Line Road, where about half a dozen trees were sheared off approximately halfway up. Further northeast, extensive damage occurred to a barn on Kruse Lane. Although a few walls remained standing, the roof was partially removed and carried downwind. Power poles on the property were blown over. The garage of the house was partially blown inward. ||Several large limbs were downed on Fackler Rd, approximately 500 feet north of the intersection with North Dearborn Rd. This is considered to be the end of the track.