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Thousands left without power after storm in Des Moines Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
DES MOINES, Iowa — Thousands of MidAmerican Energy customers in Des Moines didn’t have power after a storm rolled through on Sunday night. The storm hit the metro around 6 p.m. with reports of strong winds. Though the metro needed the rain, the wind speeds resulted in lots of broken trees and downed power lines. […]
PHOTOS: Thunderstorm downs trees, causes outages in Kankakee | Local News | daily-journal.com
Thunderstorms swept through Kankakee early Wednesday afternoon and caused power outages in downtown Kankakee. High speed winds brought down trees on city streets.
Iowa derecho: Cedar Rapids power outage unresolved for some
As of Aug. 20, 17,000 Alliant Energy customers in Linn County were without power, and recovery in the Wellington Heights neighborhood was uneven.
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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.
Van Meter, Iowa
| City | Van Meter |
| County | Dallas |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50261 |
Power lines and poles were down just south of Van Meter near 360th and R Ave.