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Several trees and power lines were downed along Laytham Pike.
The damage surveyed consisted of a large limb on a car and a large limb on a house. There was also major damage to one building where the high winds produced a large hold in the side of the building. In another area of town, a tree was blown down onto a car and a power pole snapped in half and fell onto a car. Several large limbs were blown down on the railroad tracks. In addition, the weight room at the Mason County School football field was damaged. All the damage surveyed in these locations indicated straight line wind damage.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
Trees and power lines were downed across the county.
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Heavy rainfall caused the Ohio River at Maysville to exceed flood stage. The river crested at 52.9 feet at 11pm on the 21st. Flood stage is 50 feet. The effects were limited to backwater flooding in creeks that feed into the river and minor flooding at the Huntington Park Power Plant.
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At least eight people have died as a result of widespread flooding in eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday.
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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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Maysville, Kentucky
| City | Maysville |
| County | Mason |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 41056 |
Numerous trees and power poles were downed east of Maysville along State Routes 9 and 10.