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Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph downed large tree limbs and power lines in the area. The downed tree limbs closed several streets and knocked the power out for about 15 minutes.
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 65 to 70 mph caused sporadic power outages near Wilber when the power pole a transformer was on snapped. Several large limbs were also downed in town.
Thunderstorm winds caused damage to parts of Wilber including knocking the power out and forcing the evacuation of the EOC. The winds were probably around 70 mph and were possibly due to the RFD of a large tornado that was passing just to the south of town around that time.
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 70 mph downed numerous trees and large tree branches from Wilber to 2 miles northwest through 1 mile northeast of town. The Wilber Czech Cemetery had 25 trees that were either blown over or suffered significant limb damage. Sporadic power outages were also reported near town. Some minor street flooding also was reported as nearly 2 inches of rain accompanied the strong winds.
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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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Wilber, Nebraska
| City | Wilber |
| County | Saline |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68465 |
A measured wind gust to 65 mph was recorded in Wilber. The wind downed large tree branches in the city of Wilber. The wind also downed power poles to the west of Wilber that resulted in many rural electrical customers in Saline County to lose power.