Power Outage in Van Wert, OH

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Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc
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Midwest Electric, Inc
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Van Wert Power Outages Caused by Weather

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May 3, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Law enforcement officials reported a few power poles were down.

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March 6, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Emergency management officials reported a power pole was snapped near State route 118 and Van Wert-Decatur Road.

Van Wert Arpt - Van Wert Arpt
December 11, 2021 - Strong Wind

Two CWOP stations reported 50 mph wind gusts during the 11 AM and 12 PM hour. Nearby ASOS and AWOS reported gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

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January 25, 2021 - Winter Weather

Light snow overspread the area on January 25th and transitioned to a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and freezing drizzle on the night of January 25th into January 26th. Little to nonsnow accumulation was reported, but ice accretions ranged from 0.1 to 0.2 inches. The ice accretion led to reports of some slide offs along with some instances of power outages.

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January 1, 2021 - Winter Weather

Periods of freezing rain with temperatures near freezing accumulated to between 0.10 and 0.20 across the area on New Year's Day, mainly during the morning and early afternoon hours. This led to a few reports of tree limbs down and spotty power outages across the region. There were also reports of a few car accidents as roads were slick in spots.

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January 25, 2021

A mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow affected much of the area on January 25 and 26th. Little to no snow accumulation was reported, but ice accretions of between 0.10 and 0.20 inches were also reported across northwest Ohio. The ice accretion led to hazardous travel conditions along with some instances of power outages.

May 18, 2017

Cold front/pre-frontal trough entered the area during the late afternoon and evening hours. Thunderstorms moved into northwestern Ohio out of Indiana. Paulding county was hardest hit with 3 different rounds of storms causing extensive damage to power poles.

News

Power restored after outage in Kettering, Oakwood Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

AES Ohio reported more than 2,000 power outages Wednesday night in Oakwood and Kettering.

Oct 12, 2022

Power restored to Miami Valley, crews working to remove tree off power lines Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

AES Ohio reported almost 2,000 power outages Thursday morning across the Miami Valley.

Sep 22, 2022

Cooling Centers Open for Heat Wave | News | hometownstations.com

The Putnam County Office of Public Safety opened two cooling stations for residents at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ottawa and Kalida Church in Kalida to beat the heat from

Jun 15, 2022

Central Ohio: When will my power be back on? Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

UPDATE: AEP’s 2 p.m. Wednesday update on the power outages affecting its Ohio customers did not show any changes in the estimated restoration times listed below. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — AEP, the company which provides electricity to a large portion of central Ohio, has released the estimated restoration times for customers currently without power. AEP […]

Jun 14, 2022

Dog shelter needs ice donations during power outage | NBC4 WCMH-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The power outage has caused a major need for ice at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. To keep the dogs cool, they are giving them ice chips and they are asking the public for bags of ice donations. There are currently 151 dogs housed at the shelter and the heat is […]

Jun 14, 2022

I&M: 30k remain without power; cooling stations available Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) says crews have restored power to about 3,000 customers after a derecho tore through the area Monday night.

Jun 14, 2022

Hot summer could lead to rolling blackouts in Indiana | WANE 15 Open Navigation Close Navigation

People may be staying at home this summer. However, the power may not be there when people need it the most this summer.

Jun 7, 2022

Power outage in Allen County due to equipment issue at substation | News | hometownstations.com

Customers along State Route 309 near the Lima Mall, North Cole Street, and Bluelick Road, and some near Elida lost power just before 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The Allen County

Sep 28, 2021

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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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Van Wert, Ohio

City Van Wert
County Van Wert
State Ohio (OH)
Country United States
Zip Codes 45891

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