Severe Thunderstorms Hit Drew County Leaving Trees Down & Power Out in Areas
July 1st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings for Drew County last night.
Strong winds caused downed power lines and trees (like this huge oak that was one of many across HWY 278 East) on the eastern side of Drew County, and closed HWY 278 East, as well as the neaby Sixteen Section Road. Rabb Road, Garnett Road, and Collins 3rd Street also had trees and/or power lines down, around the 8-10 o’clock time period.
The city of  Monticello seems to have only had strong winds, with little or no reported damage, while most of the damage seems to be on the eastern portion of the county.
County and state road crews were out clearing roadways, and Drew County Deputies continued to patrol, locating other blocked roadways.
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A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO BRAVED THE WEATHER TO TAKE CARE OF THE DOWNED LINES AND TREES! I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU DO TO MAKE SURE THAT WE..THE CITIZENS OF DREW COUNTY AND MONTICELLO ARE SAFE! MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL! THANKS A MILLION!!