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Thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines near Wautoma. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm winds, with gusts to 70 mph, downed power lines and snapped the limbs of or uprooted thousands of trees throughout the county.
A number of trees were knocked down throughout the county, creating scattered power outages.
Trees and power lines were blown down in the area.
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How Wautoma farmers, residents dealt with no power after storms | WLUK
WAUTOMA, Wis. (WLUK) -- “Ah, power! ” said Wautoma farmer Russell Rudolf as he turned on his water pump. Power. What so many in Wautoma had been living without power for almost three days. “We got a backup generator by gas, but it’s been sitting so long it’s kind of gelled up a little, so that didn’t work to run our big refrigerator,” said Christine Hinze-Grennier, another resident without power. “We have a tiny home – a 20-foot utility trailer turned into a tiny home.
EF1 tornado reported Wednesday in Outagamie County near Seymour
Severe weather tore across a large area of Wisconsin on Wednesday, including most or all of the state's largest population centers.
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The line of damaging storms, which includes reports of significant hail, continues moving across southern Wisconsin.
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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.
Wautoma, Wisconsin
City | Wautoma |
County | Waushara |
State | Wisconsin (WI) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 54982 |
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines near Wautoma. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.