Power Outage in Waldo, KS

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LG&E KU
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South Kentucky RECC
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Midwest Energy, Inc.
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Waldo Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 28, 2019 - Tornado

This large, strong tornado fortunately remained in rural areas as only a few power lines were snapped. It's especially fortunate that the tornado didn't strike a community as it was of course quite massive. The tornado was a county border-crosser as it moved northeast into Osborne County.

Waldo - Waldo
June 1, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

Twenty five to thirty power poles were knocked from the high winds. The poles were located along Highway 281.

Waldo - Russell

News

Evergy line damage causes power outage in Odessa, Missouri Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Several Evergy transmission lines are down in Odessa causing a citywide power outage, according to the Odessa Police Department.

Jul 6, 2022

Thousands of KCMO residents lose power due to transformer failure

Many neighborhoods south of the Country Club Plaza lost power on Monday afternoon, including residents in Waldo.

Jun 13, 2022

Kansas City weather: Thousands lost power during storms Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Thousands of homes in the Kansas City metro were without power as storms passed through Tuesday morning.

May 31, 2022

Contractor taken to hospital after tree limb reportedly falls on power line Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

A contractor has been taken to the hospital and some residents in KCMO are now dealing with a power outage following an incident on Friday afternoon.

May 13, 2022

Over 40K still without power in Kansas, Missouri after winds Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Thousands of Evergy, BPU and other utility customers are without power after the Kansas City area dealt with a high wind warning.

Dec 15, 2021

Severe thunderstorms in Kansas City area cause power outages Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Thousands of energy customers with BPU and Evergy are without power Friday afternoon as severe thunderstorms roll through the Kansas City region.

Jun 11, 2021

Thousands without power across Kansas City metro Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

The City of Shawnee reported just before 8:30 p.m. that a transformer blew near 65th and Lackman.

Jun 10, 2021

Nearly 10,000 people temporarily lose power in, around Lee’s Summit | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Families on the Missouri side of the metro experienced brief but widespread power outages as students were supposed to be logging on for virtual learning. Evergy’s power outage map reported 9,843 outages at 7:42 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3. Outages began as early as 7:21 a.m. The causes of the outages […]

Dec 3, 2020

Squirrel causes power outage in Brookside, Waldo areas of KC

At least 8,200 Kansas City Power and Light customers were without power in the Waldo and Brookside neighborhoods of Kansas City, Mo., for a short time Thursday afternoon.

Jan 15, 2015

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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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Waldo, Kansas

City Waldo
County Russell
State Kansas (KS)
Country United States
Zip Codes 67673

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