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Wisconsin Rapids Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines around Wisconsin Rapids, and across much of Wood County. The time of this event was estimated based on radar data.
Law enforcement reported trees were knocked down in the city of Wisconsin Rapids. One tree fell onto a house, damaging the roof and kitchen ceiling. Scattered power outages were also reported in Marshfield.
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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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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
| City | Wisconsin Rapids |
| County | Wood |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 54494, 54495 |
Thunderstorm winds downed trees, large branches, and power lines in Wisconsin Rapids. Downed branches, as big as 5 inches in diameter and 10 feet long, blocked at least one road.