Power Outage in Mercer, MO

High Wind. 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.

December 15, 2021

Thunderstorm Wind. Outbuilding was blown down in the Moderna area. There was also damage to some vehicles and power poles were snapped.

March 10, 2021

Winter Storm. 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 10 am 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.

December 29, 2020

Thunderstorm Wind. There was a Twitter report of some power poles blown down near Lake Marie.

June 26, 2020

Thunderstorm Wind. A machine shed as destroyed and the debris was tossed several hundred feet east. Power poles were also snapped near Mill Grove.

May 19, 2018