Power Outage in Waukon, IA

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Alliant Energy
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Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc
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(563) 864-7611
MiEnergy Cooperative
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Waukon Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

December 15, 2021 - High Wind

Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common across Allamakee County during the late evening of December 15th into the early morning of the 16th. Around 1300 customers lost power in Waukon for about an hour.

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December 15, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power poles, lines and trees were blown down in Waukon. Almost 2,700 customers lost power because of the downed poles and lines.

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July 9, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were blown down in Waukon.

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August 5, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

A barn was destroyed by damaging winds east of Frankville. Tin from the barn was thrown into power lines causing a power outage.

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June 30, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Lots of trees and power lines were blown down across the northern part of the county.

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Episodes

March 19, 2012

A warm front was lifting north across the Upper Midwest and thunderstorms developed along this boundary during the evening of March 16th across northeast Iowa. Some of these storms produce strong winds which blew down power poles in Waukon (Allamakee County).

News

POWER OUTAGES: Power restored to most of KWWL viewing area | Top Stories | kwwl.com

(KWWL) - Power outages are being restored across the state following strong winds and severe weather Wednesday night. There are still significant outages in north and central Iowa counties.

Dec 16, 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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Waukon, Iowa

City Waukon
County Allamakee
State Iowa (IA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 52172

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