Power Outage in Salem, MO

Precipitation started as rain during the afternoon of January 24th before changing over to snow during the late afternoon, with the snow then continuing into the morning of January 25th. Widespread snow amounts around 5 to 6 inches fell across the county. A CoCoRaHS report from 3.5 miles east of Salem measured a storm total of 6.0 inches of snow, with a measured 5.0 inches 4 miles NW of Salem from a public report. Roads became snow covered and slippery. Up to around 2400 power outages also occurred across the county due to the heavy snow. Some schools had early release on January 24th, with numerous schools closed on January 25th and some schools also closed on January 26th.

Numerous tree limbs and several power lines were reported down in Salem.

Several tree limbs were blown down into power lines.

A power pole was snapped and power lines blown down on the west side of town.

A couple of trees and power lines were blown down in Salem.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the city along with power outages. Winds were estimated up to 80 mph.

Power lines were blown down.

Emergency manager estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph. Several trees and power lines were blown down in the city of Salem. A tree fell on a house.

Power lines and trees were blown down north of Gladden. One tree was blocking Highway 68 north of Gladden.

A major winter storm produced snow, sleet and freezing rain across southwest and south central Missouri. Snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 4 inches with significant sleet accumulations of up to 2 inches. Freezing rain accumulated up to one quarter of an inch with scattered power outages. Travel was extremely treacherous.

A few power lines were reported down.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts uprooted several trees and snapped power poles over much of Dent County according to the emergency manager. A convenience store in Salem sustained roof damage.

Fifty to 80 mph winds swept across mainly southern sections of Dent County. Thousands of trees were damaged, while power poles were also impacted leaving hundreds of residences without power. Several outbuildings and homes also experienced damage. Montauk State Park observed significant tree damage with an extended period of power outage. The community of Salem experienced signficiant tree and power pole damage.

Fifty to 80 mph winds swept across mainly southern sections of Dent County. Thousands of trees were damaged, while power poles were also impacted leaving hundreds of residences without power. Several outbuildings and homes also experienced damage. Montauk State Park observed significant tree damage with an extended period of power outage. The community of Salem experienced signficiant tree and power pole damage.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a power pole.

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few power lines.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few power lines over central Dent County.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed a shed and downed trees and powerlines in the city of Salem.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few power poles north of Salem.

Law enforcement officials observed several trees and power lines that were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts.

Dime and nickel size hail was also reported west of Salem with trees and power lines blown down between Lenox and Salem.

Large trees and power lines were reported blown down around Salem.