Power Outage in Gallatin, MO

Emergency management reported power lines down near Altamont.

Through the afternoon on December 15th strong wind caused sustained winds in the 40 to 50 mph range, with frequent gusts well over 60 mph. While most ASOS and AWOS stations recorded gusts around 65 mph, there were several reports of higher winds and damage representative of around 70 mph, such as tree damage and powerlines down. This all preceded strong thunderstorms that also caused strong winds and scattered damage across the area.

During the day on December 29, a potent winter storm moved into the area. The precipitation started as primarily snow during the morning hours producing a couple inches of accumulation, but switched to freezing rain just before 1 pm as warm air aloft moved over the area. Moderate, to at times heavy rain ensued through the rest of the morning and early to middle afternoon hours, before eventually moving out by the evening hours. The main impact from this storm was several power outages around the area. Due to the rain rates, not all of the nearly 1 inch of liquid precipitation accreted on surfaces, but a quarter to half inch did accrete, causing a significant disruption to the power, and closing numerous roads.

Tree limbs and powerlines were down at Flint Road and HWY K.

Through the day on February 20, 2018 numerous accidents occurred as a result of widespread accumulating ice. Patchy freezing drizzle started as early as midnight on the morning of February 20, but the heavier rain fell through the morning and early afternoon hours. Numerous powerlines and trees sustained some damage from the accumulation of 1/8 to 1/3 inch of ice across a widespread area.

A dry line punched through the area on the afternoon of November 11, bringing 50 to 60 mph synoptic straight line winds. Local ASOS observations reported gusts near 60 mph across the area, but the winds also damaged, trees, power lines, and a few outbuildings. This dry line also created some thunderstorm activity, which caused some isolated convective wind damage.

Power lines down and damage to a house.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down, along with several outbuildings, near Cord Avenue and 69 Highway. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.

Two mobile homes were blown over, along with power lines down. Two people were trapped for awhile, but were uninjured.

Numerous trees reported down in Gallatin, with power out. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Powerlines were reported down and an elementary school was damaged.

Powerlines were reported down.

Ice accumulations of 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch were reported across the county. Numerous tree branches and power lines down.