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Electrical work in Collins; thunderstorms are frequent, so surge protection is worth asking about.
In Story County, July highs average about 84°F and January lows about 11°F, with roughly 36 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded hailstorms, damaging thunderstorm winds and floods in Story County, with hail up to 2.5 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.
Story County has had 14 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms And Flooding (2026).
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Breakers that trip often, a fuse box, or adding an EV charger, heat pump or hot tub are the usual reasons.
If storms or outages are common, a panel surge protector protects appliances and electronics for a modest cost.
Yes — switch off that circuit and choose Emergency when you book.
These are Story County figures — more about homes in Ames.
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