Power Outage in Wewahitchka, FL

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Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
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Florida Public Utilities
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COBB EMC
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West Florida Electric
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Georgia Power
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Wewahitchka Power Outages Caused by Weather

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February 7, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were blown down in the Wewahitchka area.

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May 31, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree fell on a house in Wewahitchka and also took down a power line.

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April 30, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree was blown down across power lines and blocking Lake Grove Road.

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November 26, 2013 - Tornado

This tornado was rated as an EF1 with max winds estimated around 95 mph and a path length of 2.92 miles. Damage consisted primarily of trees snapped and uprooted with power lines down, but there was also some structural damage to outbuildings and homes. The tornado tracked through the Land's Landing area and through Cochran Landing and out at Cox Landing. The worst damage was on Cox Landing Road where one home and vehicle suffered significant damage. The homeowner's boat was also blown away by the tornado and was missing. The homeowner was not home at the time. At least a few people witnessed this tornado, and dual-pol radar showed a well defined tornado debris signature (TDS) with this storm extending up to around 10,000 ft. Monetary damage was estimated.

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April 5, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Widespread power outages were reported across the county with around 400 homes without power in Wewahitchka. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

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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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Wewahitchka, Florida

City Wewahitchka
County Calhoun
State Florida (FL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 32449, 32465

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