US EditionThousands without Power as Severe Storms Move Across Kansas City Area
- Severe thunderstorms struck the Kansas City area and Quad Cities on Tuesday, causing widespread power outages and infrastructure damage.
- Power outages resulted mainly from trees toppling utility poles and lines amid intense winds and heavy rainfall exceeding three inches in some areas.
- MidAmerican Energy deployed over 75 line workers and 70 tree crews overnight, focusing on Illinois and Iowa where about 21,800 customers lost power, mostly in Illinois.
- Greenwood reported that several thousand customers remain without power as crews continue restoration efforts, which have been further challenged by at least 40 downed poles and counting.
- Authorities reported no serious injuries, and crews continue damage assessment and power restoration, though some customers, especially in the Quad Cities, may face delays.
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Severe Kansas City storm topples trucks, shuts roads, and leaves thousands without power
In Kansas City, a severe thunderstorm caused major traffic disruptions and power outages, with overturned trucks reported. Authorities advised caution while clean-up efforts continue and urge drivers to stay informed on the weather update.
Thousands without power as severe storms move across Kansas City area
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Thousands of people across the Kansas City area are without power as severe storms continue moving across the metro. Evergy is reporting 1,317 customers are without power in Jackson County, 79 in Clay County and 210 in Cass County in Missouri as of 7:25 p.m. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android On the Kansas side, Evergy is reporting 316 customers without power in Johnson County, 81 in Douglas County and 81 …
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