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Two miles north of Villa Ridge, 18 power poles were snapped or lying on the ground along a three quarter of a mile stretch of Old Highway 100 between State Highway T and Mary Lane. The damage was caused by a microburst. The estimated wind speed at this location was 90 mph.
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Villa Ridge. Also, numerous power lines were blown down in eastern Franklin county as the storm slowly moved to the south.
Local law enforcement reported trees and power lines down.
Numerous tree limbs were blown down. Also, several trees and power lines were blown down on Highway V near Highway 100.
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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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Villa Ridge, Missouri
| City | Villa Ridge |
| County | Franklin |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 63089 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees and power lines around town and along Highway AT between U.S. Highway 50 and Highway 100. Some shingles were blown off of houses as well.