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Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph blew a truck and camper and a semi off of Interstate 80 near Underwood. The winds also downed a few trees and power lines in Underwood. Around 3000 customers lost power in the Hancock and Underwood area.
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph caused scattered tree and outbuilding damage in the Underwood area. Trees were downed, some power poles were snapped and others tipped and a few sheds were blown away. The entire town lost power for a while because of the storm.
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph downed 4 power poles and some 6 inch diameter tree branches in town. The downed power poles caused a loss of power to many residents near Underwood.
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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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Underwood, Iowa
| City | Underwood |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 51576 |
The public reported structural damage, as well as tree and power line damage.