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A trained spotter reported several power poles down and a few trees uprooted in Washington due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts and a saturated ground. A 40 mph wind gust was noted nearby in Washington.
A storage shed was blown over due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Trees were also reported down and the power was out in the area.
This EF-2 tornado was on the ground intermittently throughout the 1.52 mile path. The maximum wind associated with this tornado was approximately 125 mph. Early on, a swath of trees were snapped at elevated heights. Later, two very large trees were snapped and a metal power line truss collapsed.
The CoCoRaHS observer, two miles northwest of Washington, measured 8.0 inches of snowfall from this winter storm. No information was available regarding any power outages or business and road closures. Schools were not in session during this event.
A tree was reported down in nearby Bicknell and power lines were reported between the nearby locations of Oaktown and Freelandville due to high, non-thunderstorm damaging wind gusts. A few power outages were reported from across county.
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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.
Washington, Indiana
| City | Washington |
| County | Daviess |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 47501 |
My wife and I are both in our eighties. My wife has a serious lung problem, and is on a nebulizer , and other breathing equipment 4 times or more per day With this hot weather her breathing is seriously compromised. We have no air conditioning due to the power outage, which has now been out for 19 HOURS. WE NEED HElp NOW...PLEASE. ALSO MY NEIGHBORS HAVE POWER,..I DON'T UNDERSTAND. my phone is 586-207-1707
I'm 75 and on oxygen when is the power coming back on
Last update said crew was not dispatched yet. This power has been out all day. Can you dispatch someone please I am 70 and sickly Thank you