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August 18, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind
The fire department reported that trees and power lines were down. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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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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Sutter, Illinois
| City | Sutter |
| County | Hancock |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62373 |
A brief EF-1 tornado hit a farmstead west of Basco in Hancock County Illinois during the evening of May 22nd. A barn was completely destroyed and a large tree was uprooted. The tornado continued for about a half mile before snapping a power pole and then lifting. The tornado was embedded in a larger swath of straight line winds, also estimated around 100 mph, that snapped trees and power poles and damaged outbuildings.