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A trained spotter reported a few power-lines were snapped in half.
Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down at least 5 trees in Winfield, IA around 510 pm CDT May 12. One tree fell on the power lines of the spotters home. A power outage was also observed.
This tornado touched down on the northwest side of Winfield at the Twin Lakes golf course. The EF1 tornado had maximum winds to 90 mph, travelled to the northeast for 1.3 miles, and had a width of 20 yards. At the golf course a large pine tree was snapped, several small trees were uprooted and a wind mill damaged. At a nearby farm, a machine shed had it/s north and east walls blown out with debris carried less than 1/4 mile. A portion of a wooden fence was blown down, and there were also power poles snapped.
A thunderstorm moved northward across the area producing damaging winds, which knocked down power poles across highway 78 just west of Winfield. Time estimated.
Power lines down;home damaged
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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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Winfield, Iowa
| City | Winfield |
| County | Henry |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52659 |
Since Saturday mornings storm, I have a live power line down across my yard under a tree. I know there are others but it's across another line and I stay up all night to keep an eye on it. Please help soon
We need power back on asap we have kids and dogs and babies
Power has been out since 11.30 last night June 1l5 2023 when is going to be back up
When will you turn the rest of the power on in winfield
The electricity here has been out since 10pm last night. When will it be restored?