Power Outage in Washington, MO

Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Route AJ.

Thunderstorm winds blew over a power pole as well as numerous tree limbs near Highway 185 just south of Beaufort.

Thunderstorm winds snapped off a large tree limb. The tree limb landed on power lines, knocking out the power to a large portion of town.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, tree limbs and power lines around town.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, tree limbs and power lines around town.

Widespread wind damage occurred throughout Sullivan, MO. Numerous trees were either snapped off or uprooted. Also, a large portion of the roof of a skating rink was blown off. The section of roof landed on an unoccupied truck in the parking lot. Tree limbs and several power lines were blown down around town. Some of the fallen trees and tree limbs caused minor to moderate damage to nearby homes. County Road 185 near Sullivan was closed for about two hours to remove power lines and snapped poles from the roadway. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto power lines along Route TT.

Ameren reported several trees down in St. Clair that landed on power lines knocking out the power around town.

A line of severe storms moved through the eastern half of Franklin County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Union, St. Clair, Pacific, Catawissa and Lonedell.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees and numerous tree limbs. Five miles west of Union on Highway AJ, three power poles were snapped. In Union, a man was briefly trapped in his car by fallen trees. He only sustained minor injuries.

Thunderstorm winds snapped off four power poles along Old Highway 100, near intersection with Highway T.

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 caused widespread tree and power line damage across Washington. Two people sustained minor injuries from flying debris in the parking lot of the Washington Town and Country Fair. Also, several tents were blown down. Fortunately, the fair grounds had been evacuated.

Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree and power line damage across Washington. Two people sustained minor injuries from flying debris in the parking lot of the Washington Town and Country Fair. Also, several tents were blown down. Fortunately, the fair grounds had been evacuated.

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.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees, as well as tree limbs and power lines on the west and central parts of St. Clair. Some of the trees landed on homes causing minor to moderate damage.

Thunderstorm winds caused minor to moderate roof damage to a number of homes in St. Albans. Also, several large trees and numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines throughout town. A couple of businesses sustained minor to moderate roof damage when sections of their roofs were blown off. Some of the fallen trees landed on homes and vehicles causing minor to moderate damage. A section of bleachers at the Washington Fairgrounds were folded over.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines throughout town. A couple of businesses sustained minor to moderate roof damage when sections of their roofs were blown off. Some of the fallen trees landed on homes and vehicles causing minor to moderate damage. A section of bleachers at the Washington Fairgrounds were folded over.

Several large trees and power lines were blown down around town.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town. One large tree limb fell onto power lines and knocking them down.

Several large tree limbs and a power line were blown down in town.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto a house in town causing minor damage. Also, a couple of large trees and several large tree limbs were blown down. Two billboards and a couple of power lines were blown down and part of the roof of a business was blown off. The roof of a church sustained minor damage due to the thunderstorm winds.

Winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ike blew over several trees, tree limbs and power lines.

Numerous tree limbs were blown down. Also, several trees and power lines were blown down on Highway V near Highway 100.

Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

A sudden severe thunderstorm took down trees, large tree limbs, and power lines in Washington. At least two homes had large tree limbs fall on them causing minor damage. Several power lines were downed by trees causing at least 3000 people to lose power. A lightning strike knocked down a 34,000 volt electric line causing rain water to boil in the street.

A small tornado caused damage west of St. Clair. Trees and power lines were down and a few outbuildings were damaged.

Amateur radio spotters reported several trees and power lines down in St. Clair.

Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down trees and power lines. An estimated 1800 residents lost power in the area.

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed some trees and power lines in the St. Clair area.

The Washington Police reported trees and power lines down just west of town.

The County Sheriff reported trees and power lines down in west and south St. Clair. The roof of the Budget Motel and the roof of the office of Belmont Homes were also damaged. Just south of Union downed trees blocked Highway 47. The top of a utility pole was snapped off at Highway 100 and International Avenue in Washington. The road had to be closed for several hours. There were also scattered large tree limbs down and some business signs damaged in Washington.

Thunderstorms winds downed trees and power lines in Washington and near Union. In Washington, a tree fell on a home on Roberts Street. Two people inside suffered minor injuries. The County Sheriff reported trees and power lines down just west of Union.

Local law enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines down across Northeast Franklin County just west of the St. Louis County line. Most of the damage happened in the Pacific area. Numerous trees and large branches were down in a couple of subdivisions. Several homes and automobiles were damaged by the trees. One home under construction lost the second floor in the wind. At least 2 businesses suffered some roof damage. A Taco Bell sign was blown down and ended up in the parking lot of a neighboring McDonald's.

Local law enforcement reported 3/4 inch hail and a tree and some power lines down.

The County Sheriff reported trees and power lines down in Sullivan and Stanton.

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and power lines in Washington and Labadie.

Severe thunderstorms downed trees and power lines and dropped hail up to baseball size across parts of Franklin County.

Wind gusts around 70 mph downed numerous trees and power lines in Lonedell and in areas just west of Grubbville along the Franklin Jefferson County line. Some homes in the Lonedell area were without power for 4 days. A couple of trees also fell on a home causing roof damage.

The County Sheriff reported wind damage across the northern parts of Franklin County. Trees, power lines, and a traffic signal were downed in Washington. Power lines were reported down in Gray Summit.

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and some power lines in Washington. A house suffered considerable damage from a fire that was started when lightning apparently struck the television antenna.

Amateur radio spotters reported trees and power lines down around Union and Pacific.

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and power lines in the Union area. Several vehicles were damaged by flying debris at East Central Community College.

Local law enforcement reported power lines down.

The County Sheriff reported trees down just west of Washington. Amateur radio spotters reported trees and power lines down on the north side of St. Clair.