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The tornado moved northeast across Mound City, where much of the damage occurred. One small mobile home was picked up and thrown into a power pole. There was roof damage to several homes, mainly shingles. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado damage path ended at the Ohio River. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph. The average path width was 200 yards.
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Power Outage FAQs
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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Mound City, Illinois
| City | Mound City |
| County | Pulaski |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62963 |
Moderate flooding occurred on the Ohio River. At the Grand Chain river gage, the river crested at 51.50 feet on the 17th. Flood stage is 42 feet. This flood crest was nearly identical to the flood in May of 2010. Water reached the power house at old Lock and Dam 53. Low-lying woods, fields, and bottomlands were affected.