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Numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down between Galesburg, Altona, and Victoria.
A swath of wind damage cut through Knox county. The winds produced considerable tree, power line, and crop damage. Numerous structures were also damaged along the path, primarily due to falling trees and tree limbs. A man was killed in the Victoria area by a falling tree. Seven injuries were reported in the Galesburg area due to the storm, at least one due to a falling tree.
A tornado touched down 3 miles northwest of Victoria and traveled to the northeast. As it reached the intersection of 2500N and 1700E, it destroyed one farm building and damaged two other farm buildings. It continued to move to the northeast lifting 4.5 miles north of Victoria. Several trees and power lines were blown down as well. No injuries were reported.
Several power lines were blown down in Victoria.
News
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Andrew Testa, Corporate Communications with Verizon, has provided 13 News with a statement regarding service outages in the region.
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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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Victoria, Illinois
| City | Victoria |
| County | Knox |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61485 |
407 John Wayne Trail electric out since 8:30 am.