Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania? Contact your local utility company.
Tobyhanna Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees and power lines throughout Monroe County.
News
Blakely Borough Power Outage | Eyewitness News Open Navigation Close Navigation
BLAKELY BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Government officials in the Blakely Borough draw attention to residents expressing a power outage.
PA Power Outages and Weather | Eyewitness News Open Navigation Close Navigation
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of customers are without power across the viewing area due to snow that hit the area Monday night into Tuesday
Wilkes-Barre Power Outage | Eyewitness News Open Navigation Close Navigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A power outage left thousands of people in Wilkes-Barre in the dark Friday, including us here at Eyewitness News.
Strong winds see power outages, property damage in eastern PA
Gusts of up to 45 mph expected in eastern Pa. after high winds knock out power in Poconos
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
Related Tweets
Tweets from Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania
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.
Related Cities
Report power outage in other Pennsylvania cities.
Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania
| City | Tobyhanna |
| County | Monroe |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 18466 |
A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees in Monroe County from Coolbaugh Township southeast through Smithfield Township. Wind damage began in the Tobyhanna area of Coolbaugh Township as trees were knocked down. Numerous trees were knocked down in the Swiftwater area of Pocono Township. A downed tree blocked Echo Lake Road. Trees were knocked down across Pennsylvania State Route 314. In Stroud Township, trees were knocked down on Pennsylvania State Route 447 just north of Echo Lake Road. In Smithfield Township, multiple trees were knocked down on Brushy Mountain Road near Barren Road. Trees also blocked Kings Pond Road. The wind damage extended as far southeast at the Marshalls Creek area of Smithfield Township. About 3,200 electrical customers lost power, mainly in Paradise Valley (Paradise Township) and Analomink (Stroud Township).