Power Outage in Greenfield, MO

Precipitation started as rain during the early afternoon of January 24th before changing over to snow during the late afternoon, with the snow then continuing into the morning of January 25th. A COOP Observer reported a measured storm total of 2.6 inches of snow in Lockwood. Roads became snow covered and slippery, resulting in a one vehicle injury accident occurring on Highway 160 four miles east of Greenfield as the vehicle slid off the left side of the road and struck a guardrail. Around 30 power outages also occurred across the county due to the snow. Some schools had early release on January 24th, with numerous schools closed on January 25th.

This storm was a continuation from December 31, 2020. Reports of tree branches down across the county. Estimated total flat ice accumulation of 0.30 to 0.40 inches. Utility companies reported power outages that lasted into the late morning hours.

Reports of tree branches down across the county. Estimated flat ice accretion of 0.20 inches by midnight. Utility companies reported some power outages before midnight. This storm continued into January 1, 2021 and damages will be reported in the January 2021 StormData.

Multiple large limbs were reported down and power poles were snapped in town.

Multiple trees were reported down and power lines were damaged. The back of an outbuilding was also blown out.

Up to a half an inch of ice accumulated on elevated objects and tree limbs across the county during the ice storm. There were no major travel impacts reported across the county. A few isolated power outages were reported.

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Sixty to 85 mph wind gusts created widespread damge to trees, power poles, and a few structures across much of Dade County. The southern half of the county was impacted the greatest, particularly in the community of Lockwood where numerous large trees were uprooted. Power line damage created power outages for residents of the community. There was also considerable tree and power pole damage in Greenfield as several city streets were blocked by debris. Power outages in Greenfield ranged from 24 to 48 hours.

Sixty to 85 mph wind gusts created widespread damge to trees, power poles, and a few structures across much of Dade County. The southern half of the county was impacted the greatest, particularly in the community of Lockwood where numerous large trees were uprooted. Power line damage created power outages for residents of the community. There was also considerable tree and power pole damage in Greenfield as several city streets were blocked by debris. Power outages in Greenfield ranged from 24 to 48 hours.

Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over power poles and trees along Highway 39 south of Pennsboro.

Ice accumulations ranging from one quarter of an inch to one inch occurred across all of Dade County. Rural sections northwest of Dade County were hit the hardest, with accumulations up to an inch. Damage to trees and power lines led to power outages west of Stockton Lake.

Ice accumulations caused eight barns to collapse while two restaurants and one nursing home experienced roof damage. 80 percent of the county experienced power outages and three communities lost water systems and were under a boil order. Loses from the damage were estimated at $500,000.

Telephone and power lines were blown down around Lockwood.

Trees and power lines were blown down near Lockwood.