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Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees near the intersection of State Highway 185 and State Route T. Also, several power lines were blown down at the intersection of State Highways H and A, just east of Richwoods.
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines between Caledonia and Potosi. One large tree was blown down onto Highway 8 south of Mineral Point.
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines between Caledonia and Potosi. One large tree was blown down onto Highway 8 south of Mineral Point.
Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines in Richwoods. Also, winds blew down a large tree on Kingston Road, just west of intersection with Highway 47.
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The County Sheriff reported trees and a few power lines down in Richwoods and Potosi.
Thunderstorm wind gusts uprooted or damaged hundreds of trees from just north of Potosi to Richwoods. Virtually the entire town of Richwoods lost electricity due to downed power lines. Richwood Schools were dismissed the next 3 days due to lack of electricity in the community and because of some water damage at the school from the heavy rain. Power in some areas was not restored for several days. Two homes just north of town on Highway 47 suffered roof damage. Washington State Park had to be closed for 17 days after the storm because of all the tree damage.
The County sheriff reported numerous trees down across the southern part of the county, from Potosi south to Caledonia. Power lines were down and some roads were blocked by downed trees.
Thunderstorm wind gusts caused damage in and north of Potosi. Trees were broken off, screens ripped off a bedroom window, a picnic table thrown down a hill, and a canoe was thrown into a lake at a home north of Potosi. Some trees and power lines were also downed in Potosi.
News
Gas main break knocks out natural gas for city of Potosi | ksdk.com
A letter from the mayor said more than 900 homes and facilities were affected by the outage. The Red Cross is opening a shelter for people affected.
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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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Potosi, Missouri
| City | Potosi |
| County | Washington |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 63664 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and several power lines across eastern portions of Washington County. One tree was blown down at the intersection of Highways 21 and 47, just south of Old Mines. Another tree was blown down at the intersection of Highway 21 and State Highway E. On the east side of Ironton, a tree was blown down at the intersection of Scout Camp Road and Nursing Home Road.