Power Outage in Yuma, AZ

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APS
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Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000
Xcel Energy
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(800) 895-1999 Report Online
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Y-W Electric Association Inc
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(970) 345-2291
Highline Electric Assn
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(970) 854-2236

Yuma Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

August 24, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous images of microburst wind damage in the Fortuna Foothills area. Trees were uprooted, brick walls toppled, sheet metal carports destroyed, shingles of roofs were ripped off, downed power poles including a wooden pole that snapped and fell on a carport, a semi-truck trailer flipped on its side, broken window, a garage door blown in, and many other minor damages. The damage may have been caused by multiple microbursts. Timing estimated from radar. Winds were estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.

Blaisdell - Blaisdell
August 22, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

A shed was blown into nearby power lines, causing a power pole to come down. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Fishers Lndg - Fishers Lndg
August 22, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power poles were reported down near 12th Street and Pacific Avenue. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Yuma - Yuma
August 18, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power poles were reported down in Hyder near Palomas Road. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Hyder - Hyder
August 15, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

An image showed approximately five downed power poles in Dome Valley near County 8th Street and Avenue 20 E. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Ligurta - Ligurta

Episodes

August 15, 2022

High instability (MUCAPE 2,000 J/kg) and high DCAPE values around 1,500 J/kg allowed for strong to severe thunderstorms to develop and produce isolated damaging winds in Yuma County. Several downed power poles were reported in Dome Valley. No injuries were reported.

June 18, 2022

A strong dust devil developed and moved in an urbanized sector of Fortuna Foothills just east of Yuma, causing extensive property damage. There were social media images of roofs torn off, roofing tiles blown off, brick wall collapsing, trees uprooted, and massive debris hitting power lines, knocking power out to 2022 customers. No injuries were reported.

September 4, 2019

Isolated monsoon thunderstorms developed across the southwestern deserts during the evening hours on September 4th and some of them affected areas to the northeast of Yuma and east of the lower Colorado River valley. The storms produced weather hazards typical of monsoon storms; gusty and damaging outflow winds and locally heavy rainfall. Heavy rains produced an episode of flash flooding; at 2022MST a mesonet gage reported a 9 foot rise in water in an unnamed wash in the Yuma Proving Ground. A bit earlier, at 1912MST, another mesnet gage in the proving ground measured a gust to 68 mph. Additionally, strong winds blew over 7 power poles and bent numerous others in the same proving grounds, about 26 miles northwest of Ligurta. No injuries were reported as a result of the strong winds.

September 8, 2017

Scattered thunderstorms developed in the Yuma area during the afternoon hours on September 8th and they brought typical albeit somewhat garden-variety hazards to the area. Moderate hail, heavy rain and gusty and damaging winds were all present; strong storms in Somerton produced hail with a diameter of one half inch and heavy rain in west Yuma led to street flooding. One of the strongest storms produced damaging microburst winds that downed 9 power poles at the Yuma Palms Mall and some people were trapped in their cars due to the downed poles. This occurred at 1545MST. At roughly the same time, and about one mile further east, multiple trees were reported downed as well. No injuries were reported fortunately. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued shortly thereafter, at 1607MST.

August 3, 2017

Thunderstorms developed across portions of Yuma and La Paz Counties during the afternoon hours on August 3rd and some of the stronger storms affected the area east of Yuma, along Interstate 8 through the town of Tacna. Isolated strong storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds that downed a number of power poles in the area around Tacna and further westward along Interstate 8. Additionally, some of the gusty outflow winds produced trailer damage to structures in the town of Tacna. No injuries were reported due to the strong winds. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was not in effect at the time of the damage. Further to the north, at 1500MST, microburst winds 7 miles south of Quartzsite damaged several sheds and a trailer as well as an off-road vehicle.

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Sep 28, 2022

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Sep 22, 2022

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Sep 19, 2022

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At least two people have died after Typhoon Nanmadol brought heavy rain and strong winds to Japan's southernmost island of Kyushu and cut power to hundreds of thousands of people, according to local authorities.

Sep 19, 2022

Pilot, passenger killed in Yuma County plane crash were married, officials say

An Arizona Dept. of Public Safety trooper was reportedly on patrol near Spot Road and Interstate 8 in Dateland when they saw a “large plume of smoke.”

Sep 17, 2022

Tropical Storm Kay breaks heat and rain records across Southern California - Los Angeles Times

Heavy rains began in San Diego and moved north, with some expected to last into Saturday.

Sep 10, 2022

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Our power is out-green acres. APS says power pole is down, power just came back on 8:55a

Burch | July 20, 2022  

Help 1144south6ave(back house) no service. I need help. What I

I | September 30, 2020  

The power just went out in northeastern part of town.

Roberta Shapard | January 17, 2020  

Fortuna de Oro has lost power

Ken Cox | December 16, 2018  

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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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Yuma, Arizona

City Yuma
County Yuma
State Arizona (AZ)
Country United States
Zip Codes 85364, 85365, 85366, 85367, 85369

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