Power Outage in Aledo, IL

Reports of trees and powerlines down throughout the county.

Powerlines were downed by strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

Power lines down due to a tree blown onto them.

Downed power pole reported.

Several reports of power lines down.

Local law enforcement reported a few trees and power lines down.

This tornado was rated EF-1 with a peak wind of 105 mph. Along its 3.6 mile path, this tornado crossed the roadway in several locations causing damage to crops, power poles and lines as well as to trees. Some branches were 1 to 3 inches in diameter and some tree trunks snapped off.

Sheriffs department reported at least one power pole blown down just north of Aledo, and numerous small branches down around the Aledo area.

Several supercell storms slowed down and transformed into high precipitation supercells across Mercer county. Widespread reports of damage to trees and power lines were received. Illinois Highway 17 was closed between Aledo and Joy due to the number of power lines, poles, and trees down across the road. The road did not open until the following afternoon. Specific locations of severe damage will be given as separate entries.

Trees/limbs and power lines down across the city.

Trees and power lines down

Bow echo crossed the Mississippi River and affected mainly the southern part of Mercer County. The squall line had weakened from earlier so damage was much more sporatic with mainly trees and power lines down. Based on radar data, the following times have been established (all CST); Keithsburg 1153-1203, Seaton 1212-1219, and 1W of New Windsor 1244-1254.

Also reported by spotters. Considerable damage in Viola, Hamlet, North Henderson, and Aledo with numerous trees and power lines down. Large areas of corn flattened.

Severe winds ripped through Mercer County producing scattered reports of damage. One residence in Aledo suffered damage when a metal porch roof struck the home and then an automobile. That same porch roof landed in the power lines in front of another residence a few blocks away. Nearby, a window was blown out of another residence. West of Aledo there was damage to a building at a shooting range. Also, large storage barrels were tossed across a field. Buildings were also damaged near the city of Reynolds.

Power lines down.

Trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph downed numerous power lines. Reported by law enforcement.