SA power outage: Storm damage photos reveal incredible carnage

SOUTH Australia copped a battering as the worst storm in years struck, causing power cuts to the entire state. Here’s how social media reacted.

The storm system pictured rolling over Port Augusta power station. Picture: Craig Element/Facebook

SOUTH Australia copped a battering as the worst storm in years struck, causing the power cuts to the entire state.

Adelaide, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Hawker, Port Pirie, Clare, Roxby Downs and Leigh Creek all bore the brunt of the monster storm which left tens of thousands of people without power.

South Australians were warned to ensure all heating, cooking and other appliances were switched off as the storm hit.

Adelaide residents pictured on the way to work this morning. Picture: Campbell Brodie

Adelaide Police were forced to direct traffic around the city. Picture: Emma Brasier

The blackout came as torrential rain and winds of 87km/h lashed the state, hitting Adelaide at midday yesterday.

While the state descended into travel chaos, and people were left in the dark, hundreds on social media revealed how it was affecting them.

A total power outage affected all of SA during the wild weather and storms. Picture: Emma Brasier

Most tried to look on the brighter side of things, while others tweeted ominous pictures of the storm approaching.

Corner of Frome and Angas in the city. Very Zombie Apocalypse #AdelaideStorm pic.twitter.com/WNmyx1TS3k

— Chris Hooper (@ChrisHooper87) September 28, 2016

There is gonna be a mad baby boom in Adelaide 9 months from now. #AdelaideStorm

— Kristin❄Winterfjord (@LornaViking) September 28, 2016

Others revealed how they were getting through the crisis.

Candles out for #AdelaideStorm pic.twitter.com/5tCZTvwIK4

— Anthropologic Derek (@derekbradley) September 28, 2016

I'm set. #Adelaide #blackout pic.twitter.com/GOlZTgVqty

— Dymocks Adelaide (@DymocksAdelaide) September 28, 2016

Some social media users caught up in the travel chaos revealed how their flights were disrupted or how the storm simply left them stuck.

Oops, lights gone out in #Adelaide Airport. Hope my flight can still leave in 90 mins. #AdelaideStorm #Qantas pic.twitter.com/Ivs0aqEHzN

— Liam Shorte (@SMSFCoach) September 28, 2016

Adelaide airport has power to Virgin check in but not Qantas or security screening #AdelaideStorm pic.twitter.com/2FetskBYqi

— Stuart Musgrave (@stuart_musgrave) September 28, 2016

And here is said colleague stuck in @TenNewsADEL lift 😬 Hearing reports the whole Adelaide metro area has lost power #adelaidestorm pic.twitter.com/n2SlTFcZxU

— Kate Freebairn (@katefreebairn) September 28, 2016

The city was almost in darkness after the power went out from the storms. Picture: Tricia Watkinson