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Thunderstorm winds caused a wide swath of damage extending from New Baden area northeastward through Aviston, Breese and Carlyle. Numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. In Breese, the top part of a grain silo was blown off.
A wide swath of damaging winds occurred across Clinton County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in New Baden, Aviston, Breese, Beckemeyer, Carlyle and Boulder. A metal shed near the county fairgrounds was damaged and an unoccupied camper was overturned at a campground in Boulder.
Thunderstorm winds blew part of the roof off on a lumber yard building. Also, a power pole in the area was snapped off near the base. It was a very limited area of wind damage.
Amateur radio spotters reported a power pole down just south of New Baden on Route 160.
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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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New Baden, Illinois
| City | New Baden |
| County | Clinton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62265 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in New Baden. One of the trees fell onto a power line knocking it down. In Breese, a large tree limb brought down a power line.