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MidAmerican estimates power will be restored by about midnight.
Power outages top 1 million in Midwest after derecho, some may be out for 'days' | Fox Business
Over a million customers across the Midwest are without power Tuesday morning after a powerful storm system known as a derecho slammed the region, bringing winds over 90 mph to parts of Iowa and Illinois.
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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.
Walcott, Iowa
| City | Walcott |
| County | Scott |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52773 |
Tornado tracked from near Walcott and crossed the Wapsipinicon River into Clinton County and traveled to Goose Lake before lifting. Damage in Scott County was rated EF-1, and consisted primarily of damage to farm outbuildings and trees. Some power lines were snapped. Near Walcott, significant damage occurred to commercial property, several signs and more than a dozen large tow-behind campers were damaged.