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Winterset Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A resident reported the siding was torn off of a house and outbuilding. Windows were also blown out of the house and power was out.
Trees down with multiple power outages and downed transformers.
A roof was blown off of a camper. Tree limbs 12 to 24 inches in diameter were broken. Power lines were also downed.
Large trees and power lines were downed, blocking traffic.
Large trees and powerlines were reported down.
News
D.C. Dispatch: Iowa's delegation works to improve communication systems for severe weather - Iowa Capital Dispatch
All four of Iowa’s U.S. representatives supported bipartisan legislation to modernize the National Weather Service’s communication networks.
About 75,000 customers are without power in the Northeast after damaging winds swept through | CNN Close icon
About 75,000 homes and businesses in the Northeast were without power early Tuesday after a line of strong storms brought soaking rain and damaging winds to the region.
Iowa tornado updates: Officials release names of victims in Winterset
Officials have released the names of the six people who died as a result of the tornado that swept through Winterset, Iowa, on Saturday.
Iowa declares disasters in 49 counties in wake of storms, tornadoes
There were 118 severe thunderstorm and 71 tornado warnings across Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa Wednesday night.
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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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Winterset, Iowa
| City | Winterset |
| County | Madison |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50273 |
Anyone have any information as to why the power is out in Winterset, or an outlook on when it'll be back on?
Yay! Back on! Have a great weekend!
My power just came on
Is the whole town out?
Sure is dark and quiet anybody in Winterset have power?