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The damage west of and in the city limits of Gillespie, Illinois was caused by downburst winds and one small tornado. The survey of the damage indicated an intermittent tornado track from 1.5 miles west of Gillespie to the west side of Gillespie at the High School. Several homes and outbuidings were damaged along with a power pole. The tornado was 30 to 40 yards wide and traveled adjacent to Illinois Route 16 towards Gillespie. A building on the high school campus lost its roof and the damage was rated EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Then the tornado lifted and dissipated.
In Gillespie, a large tree fell onto a house causing moderate damage. Also, numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down between Gillespie and Mount Olive.
Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines and power poles in Mt. Clare and Gillespie. Also, several trees and numerous tree limbs were blown down in the area.
Thunderstorm wind gusts toppled the concession stand and crow's nest at the Gillespie High School football field. Some trees and large tree limbs also took out power lines resulting in half the town losing power for several hours.
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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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Gillespie, Illinois
| City | Gillespie |
| County | Macoupin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62033 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines between Bunker Hill and Gillespie. One tree was blown down onto Illinois Route 16 in Gillespie.