Power Outage in Boonville, MO

Powerlines were reported down in front of KWRT radio station in Boonville. There were also several trees down across the area.

Nearby a ham radio operator reported 70 to 80 mph wind gusts, just before power lines were blown across Highway 135 at this location.

Light to moderate freezing rain formed early morning on New Year's Day. This freezing rain quickly accreted between a quarter to three quarters inch before sunrise. Shortly after sunrise the freezing rain switched to light snow, which persisted for the bulk of the remaining day time hours. The snow did not accumulate more than 1 to 3 inches, but on top of the ice accretion created winter storm conditions. Mostly scattered power outages and vehicle accidents were the impacts, but being a holiday, road traffic was likely light.

Power lines and a tree came down in Booneville.

Emergency Manager reported power lines down near Boonville.

Several large trees were blown down in the city of Booneville, Missouri and power outages were reported.

Trained weather spotters from across the area reported between .20 and .50 of freezing rain on December 21. The highest amount of ice accumulation in the area came out of Clinton, Missouri, where .45 of ice accumulated. Another report of .30 of ice accumulation came from Booneville, in nearby Boone County. Once the freezing rain ended light snow accumulated throughout the area during the overnight hours. Between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell on top of the ice accumulation. Some power outages occurred, but no widespread effects were reported from this ice storm.

A barn roof was blown off. Large tree branches were down, and power outages were reported. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.

Shingles were blown off a house and two power lines were downed, and winds were estimated to 60 mph in Blackwater.

Up to a half inch of ice was reported across the county. Several tree branches and power lines were reported down.

Power lines reported down.

Thunderstorm winds gusted to near hurricane strength in Boonville, downing power lines and trees. A vehicle was damaged when a large tree fell on it, and several residents reported damage to their roofs.