Severe Storms Cause Widespread Power Outages in Central Missouri
Key Questions
How many customers lost power from the severe storms in central Missouri?
Over 80,000 customers, especially in Camden County near Lake of the Ozarks, lost power. Around 35,000 remained without service days later.
Were any rescues or event cancellations reported?
Rescues were conducted after the storms, and several events were cancelled due to damage. Travel disruptions are possible for the holiday weekend.
What areas were hardest hit by the thunderstorms?
Central Missouri and the northern Ozarks, including areas around Lake of the Ozarks, saw the most damage and outages. A strong line of storms moved through Saturday afternoon.
What should residents do after the storms?
Residents are advised to check on neighbors, avoid downed power lines, and report outages. Most areas stayed dry for July 4th fireworks despite lingering storms.
Will the storms affect the holiday weekend travel?
Travel disruptions remain possible due to lingering outages and damage. Power restoration efforts are ongoing in affected counties.
Severe thunderstorms knocked out power for over 80,000 customers in central Missouri, especially Camden County near Lake of the Ozarks. Rescues conducted, events cancelled. Travel disruptions possible for holiday weekend. Residents should check on neighbors and avoid downed lines.