Power Outage in Agency, MO

Through the afternoon on December 15th strong wind caused sustained winds in the 40 to 50 mph range, with frequent gusts well over 60 mph. While most ASOS and AWOS stations recorded gusts around 65 mph, there were several reports of higher winds and damage representative of around 70 mph, such as tree damage and powerlines down. This all preceded strong thunderstorms that also caused strong winds and scattered damage across the area.

Four inch tree branches were down around St. Joseph and power was out to the city.

During the day on December 29, a potent winter storm moved into the area. The precipitation started as primarily snow during the morning hours producing a couple inches of accumulation, but switched to freezing rain just before 10 am as warm air aloft moved over the area. Moderate, to at times heavy rain ensued through the rest of the morning and early to middle afternoon hours, before eventually moving out by the evening hours. The main impact from this storm was 10,000 to 20,000 without power in and around the St. Joseph area. Due to the rain rates, not all of the nearly 1 inch of liquid precipitation accreted on surfaces, but a quarter to half inch did accrete, causing a significant disruption to the power, and closing numerous roads.

A large tree branch came down on some power poles.

The public reported multiple large tree branches down on power lines.

Multiple trees and power lines were down from 60 to 70 mph winds.

Numerous trees and power lines were down across St Joseph. The ASOS at St Joseph Airport (KSTJ) measured 76 mph wind as the storm came through.

Numerous trees and power lines were down across St Joseph. The ASOS at St Joseph Airport (KSTJ) measured 76 mph wind as the storm came through.

A small tree brought down power lines on Brookside Drive near the Brookside Apartments. This report was received via social media.

A dry line punched through the area on the afternoon of November 11, bringing 50 to 60 mph synoptic straight line winds. Local ASOS observations reported gusts near 60 mph across the area, but the winds also damaged, trees, power lines, and a few outbuildings. This dry line also created some thunderstorm activity, which caused some isolated convective wind damage.

Several trees were blown down around St. Joseph. There were also several power outages reported.

A tree was blocking a road in St. Joseph. Power was also knocked out in parts of the city.

Power poles were reported down, with thunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 70 mph.

Trees and powerlines were reported down. Thunderstorm winds were estimated up to 60 mph.

A power pole was reported snapped off on Pickett Road.

Powerlines were reported down.

One quarter to one half inch of ice was reported across the county. Many tree limbs and power lines were reported down.

Power lines down in the city of St. Joseph.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout the city of St. Joseph.