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A 67 mph wind gust was recorded at St. Louis Downtown Airport. In Belleville, a small tree was uprooted and numerous tree limbs were blown down around town. Numerous tree limbs were blown down in Millstadt. In Freeburg, several power lines were blown down at the intersection of Illinois Route 15 and Jefferson Road. Also, several trees and numerous tree limbs were blown down around town.
Another area of enhanced wind damage in St. Clair County extended from Freeburg to Marissa from this line of severe storms. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. In Freeburg, several homes sustained damage from fallen trees and a couple of power poles were snapped off. Also, a number of homes sustained shingle and siding damage.
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines around town.
Amateur radio spotters reported a large tree limb fell on a power line and knocked out power to part of town for several hours.
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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.
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Freeburg, Illinois
| City | Freeburg |
| County | St. Clair |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62243 |
Widespread wind damage around Freeburg. About 2 miles south southwest of Freeburg, a machine shed was mostly destroyed. On the west side of Freeburg, several homes sustained roof damage from fallen trees and tree limbs. Also, numerous power lines were blown down.