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Thunderstorm winds heavily damaged a house and garage, and caused heavy tree damage. The winds also blew down power poles and lines. Three house fires were reported; it was not known if the fires were started by downed power lines or by lightning.
Thunderstorm winds caused widespread and severe tree, power line, and crop damage. The damage to power lines included several large transmission circuit structures one mile south of Tea being blown down along a half mile stretch. A resulting power outage lasted up to 4 hours and affected about 4,000 electrical customers. The tree damage included at least 3 trees, each 2 feet in diameter, being broken off 2 to 3 feet above the ground. One man's arm was broken when the winds tossed him and a garage door. The winds tore the roof off a paving business, destroyed several small sheds, and damaged several residential gardens. Several homes suffered minor roof and siding damage, some directly from the wind, and others from tree debris. The winds caused a semi truck to veer out of its lane and sideswipe a car on Interstate 29, after which the semi overturned. Several roads were blocked by tree debris.
News
Power out in parts of Southborough, Marlborough after storms
Parts of Southborough around I-90 were without power on Saturday night after a bout of heavy storms in the area.
More than 1,500 still without power in western SD Open Navigation Close Navigation
The West Central Electric Coop is reporting 1,607 consumers without power Tuesday afternoon after central South Dakota has been hit with storms three nights in a row.
Philip left with damage after storm | KELOLAND.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Hail wasn’t the only damage caused across KELOLAND this week. Several severe storms have ripped through Philip, leaving it with massive damage and no power. Grossenburg Implement Incorporated has substantial damage to its roof. Several grain bins in the small town had their roofs ripped off by the high winds […]
McKennan Park residents frustrated about power outages | KELOLAND.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Over the last few weeks, residents in eastern South Dakota have experienced severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and a derecho. In addition to damage, power outages have become frequent especially for one Sioux Falls neighborhood.
Fatal crash, numerous power outages near Worthington caused by Wednesday night storm - The Globe | News, weather, sports from Worthington, Minnesota
Downed power lines over Interstate 90 led to multi-vehicle crash.
Social media video captures severe weather in South Dakota
South Dakota residents took to social media to share pictures and video of the storms and damage Thursday.
Nearly 2,000 without power in Thayer, Fillmore counties Saturday morning - SOUTHEAST - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA Rectangle
THAYER AND FILLMORE COUNTIES, NE — Several people in southeast Nebraska are without power Saturday morning after storms ripped through the area Friday evening. According to Norris Public Power D
Sioux Falls power outage caused by car crash | KELOLAND.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A power out is effecting thousands in Sioux Falls Monday afternoon as Xcel Energy is reporting 2,787 customers impacted as of 1:30pm.
Lacreek Electric Association warns of possible rolling outage as it and other cooperatives say energy conservation is still needed | KELOLAND.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Lacreek Electric Association warned their customers of a possible rolling outage that could happen Monday night.
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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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Tea, South Dakota
| City | Tea |
| County | Lincoln |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57064 |
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