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Straight-line winds caused minor damage to Belmont High School. Various trees and power lines were knocked down on the property as well. Three houses were damaged. A tree fell on one house and two had roof damage. The tin roof of a church was partially removed.
Measured gust of 70 mph at the RAWS site near Iuka. Numerous trees and power lines down across the county.
Three houses with roofs torn off. Power lines and trees down. An apartment building and five additional houses had minor roof damage. Railroad blocked by fallen tree.
Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines across Southern Tishomingo County near Belmont. Trees and power lines were knocked down near the Belmont Cemetery and along Natchez Trace Parkway. Trees were also knocked down along Red Bud Road.
A tornado touched down along County Road 864 in extreme Southern Tishomingo County and traveled northeast toward Belmont. Thirty homes and a few apartments were damaged or destroyed in Belmont. Two businesses were destroyed and the town's maintenance yard was severely damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down. One tree fell on a vehicle and trapped the driver. The tornado lifted northeast of Belmont near County Road 993.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Belmont, Mississippi
| City | Belmont |
| County | Tishomingo |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38827 |
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