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Webster City Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Public reported trees down, power lines down and power outages. Some streets were partially blocked by trees with some damage to structures. Time estimated by radar.
Large branches of 10 to 12 inch diameter snapped off trees. Some power lines down in town.
Public reported that thunderstorm winds took out power in Webster City. Reported via social media.
Local law enforcement reports trees and power lines down at several locations around Hamilton County with the bulk of the damage in the Webster City and Kamrar areas. Widespread power outages after the storm had only been partly restored by morning.
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Exceptionally high winds blew through the Webster County area causing widespread damage and downed power lines Wednesday evening. With gusts in excess of 80
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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.
Webster City, Iowa
| City | Webster City |
| County | Hamilton |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50595 |
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