Storm leaves damage, power outages

Posted 11/7/19

A powerful storm early Friday morning caused widespread power outages and damage to trees and buildings, including tearing the roof away from a historical building in downtown Warrenton.The roof of …

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Storm leaves damage, power outages

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A powerful storm early Friday morning caused widespread power outages and damage to trees and buildings, including tearing the roof away from a historical building in downtown Warrenton.The roof of the F.W. Nieburg and Co. building was visible from Main Street, folded and crumpled, hanging over the edge of the building. Crews could be seen there and at other structures throughout the area assessing damage.Other homes and property in the area were damaged by falling trees and high winds. Several power outages were reported throughout the county, according to the Warren County Emergency Management Agency.There were 115 properties in Warren County without power Friday, according to the Emergency Management Agency.Statewide, 68,000 Ameren Missouri customers were without power, according to Ameren.This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

The roof of the Nieburg Building in downtown Warrenton was torn away by high winds during a storm early Friday morning.   Record photo/Adam Rollins.

The roof of the Nieburg Building in downtown Warrenton was torn away by high winds during a storm early Friday morning.   Record photo/Adam Rollins.

A tree fell on two cars along Banner Street in Warrenton during a Friday morning storm.   Record photo/Adam Rollins.

A tree snapped by high winds in a storm Friday morning toppled onto the corner of a house at Flora Avenue and Highway 47 in Warrenton, damaging the roof and gutter.   Record photo/Adam Rollins.

An electrical pole in an alley behind Jonesburg State Bank in Warrenton snapped near its base during a storm Friday morning, leaving it resting against a nearby tree and propped up by power lines.   Record photo/Adam Rollins.

An electrical pole in an alley behind Jonesburg State Bank in Warrenton snapped near its base during a storm Friday morning, leaving it resting against a nearby tree and propped up by power lines.   Record photo/Adam Rollins.

Many trees near Highway 47 and Cherry Lane in Warrenton were damaged during a storm early Friday morning.   Record photo/Adam Rollins.


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