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A tree fell on a house in Wewahitchka and also took down a power line.
A tree was blown down across power lines and blocking Lake Grove Road.
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.
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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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 |
Power lines were blown down in the Wewahitchka area.