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Straight line winds of 70 to 80 mph caused widespread damage across Southern Henderson County. Areas of enhanced damage was caused by thunderstorm winds estimated up to 110 mph. About 250 homes were damaged and several of them were destroyed. Numerous other structures were damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down. Three injuries were reported including one person that broke his hip.
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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.
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- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
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- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Darden, Tennessee
City | Darden |
County | Henderson |
State | Tennessee (TN) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 38328 |
Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the northern half of Henderson County. A carport was blown into power lines on Highway 412 near Lexington.