Overhead lines and electricity network equipment was damaged, causing blackouts to some 5,500 homes in North Goulburn, Marulan and Crookwell, said Country Energy's South Eastern Regional General Manager David Bellew.

"The storm struck at around 6pm and our crews were immediately dispatched to assess the damage and commence repairs," he said.

"We were able to restore power to customers in Marulan and North Goulburn within an hour, and to customers in Crookwell by around 8.20pm."

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