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The south half of a roof was torn completely off, including the roof decking. A power pole was snapped. Debris was hanging in trees along the damage path. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. At the end of the path, a mobile home was blown into a shed. Rescue crews had difficulty reaching a woman trapped inside the mobile home because of flooded roads. Both the shed and mobile home were demolished. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph. The average path width was 50 yards.
Thousands of trees were blown down, primarily across northern parts of the county. A lot of structural damage occurred along Highway 72. About 250 homes received some degree of damage, ranging from loose shingles to roofs lifted off. Many barns and outbuildings were destroyed. The Patton and Sedgewickville areas were the hardest hit. In particular, the area from Sedgewickville west to the Madison County line suffered extreme damage. Trees fell on houses, roads, and power lines. Power poles were snapped. Extended power outages lasting 3 to 5 days were widespread. A 28-foot camper was overturned in Sedgewickville. Nearby, a manufacturing company was heavily damaged. Six cars parked in front of the building were crushed by metal beams. The roof of the building was torn off. Across the damage area, emergency workers conducted door-to-door welfare checks. Food and water were distributed to those without power. Blocked roads were a major setback to recovery efforts. The damage was almost all north of Marble Hill.
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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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Sedgewickville, Missouri
| City | Sedgewickville |
| County | Bollinger |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 63781 |
Six to eight homes sustained roof damage along Highway 72. The roof damage consisted mainly of shingle damage. Ten larger barns received roof damage over a five-mile area. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. Numerous power poles were down. The average path width was 800 yards. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph.