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April 10, 2001 - Hail
Hail ranging from dime to golf ball size was reported during this time frame. A report came in of softball size hail at the Hudson Power Plant. Damage ocurred to employee vehicles, but no estimates were available. Location of this hail is 5 east of US 128, just north of Holiday.
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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.
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Cowden, Illinois
| City | Cowden |
| County | Shelby |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62422 |
This tornado crossed from Fayette County in the National Weather Service St. Louis County Warning Area (CWA) into southern Shelby County in the National Weather Service Lincoln County Warning Area (CWA) at 9:26 PM CST. It downed several large wood power poles about 2 miles west of Herrick. The most significant damage occurred to a residence 1 mile north of Herrick where an addition to a house saw significant damage, causing injury to one person. The tornado continued northeastward, damaging several outbuildings and downing trees and power lines. The tornado lifted 2 miles northwest of Cowden at about 9:36 PM CST.