Straight Line Winds Knock Down Power Poles

(Iron Co., MO) Electricity was knocked out in the 1000  block of Highway 21, approximately 3 miles south of Caledonia, Saturday evening, after a storm moved through the area at around 5:30.

Strong winds caused five power poles to snap, blocking the road. Several trees were also damaged during the storm. Ameren Missouri reported 64 customers were without electricity, which was restored early Sunday.

No injuries were reported.

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