SAN ANTONIO – At least 17,000 CPS Energy customers in San Antonio experienced a power outage on Saturday due to heavy overnight storms, the utility said through an online post.
More than 350 outages are active and impacted at least 10,000 customers as of 3:15 p.m., according to the CPS outage map. Outages primarily affected the city’s Northwest Side in the 78249, 78230 and 78250 zip codes.
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“Restoration efforts are expected to continue through Sunday,” CPS said through a social media post.
CPS crews prioritized responding in areas where there were reported downed power lines, the utility company said.
Additionally, crews are working on outages affecting the largest number of customers, emergency locations and smaller outages, CPS said.
Some areas in San Antonio recorded more than two inches of rainfall in a short amount of time.
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That heavy rain led to Flash Flood Warnings Saturday morning and the closure of several low water crossings.
CPS said flooded roads can delay power outage repairs.
People can report power outages on the CPS website, the utility said.
To report a downed power line, CPS encourages people to call 210-353-HELP (4357).
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