Update—Strong Thunderstorm Downs Trees & Power Lines in Monticello
Published by Joe Burgess April 26th, 2008 in Weather.At midnight, thunderstorms are still pounding Drew County.
Reports indicate several trees are down, with power lines having fallen is some areas.
South Main at the library is closed because of a fallen tree.
Live power lines are down on W. Wood, near North Hyatt.
Old Warren Road, behind the hospital, is blocked because of broken poles and live wires.
HWY 425 South at UAM is dark.
A large tree is down near the corner Pauline and S. Gabbert.
Other areas of damage include HWY 278 East near Larkin St., which is detoured, areas of South Gabbert, South Cherry, South Conley, and also in the Dermott Rd./Dermott HWY. vicinity.
Power crews have been notified, and local law enforcement on working the areas in need.
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The tree on main street fell right in front of me. Took down the power lines across the street from the Courthouse..