Severe thunderstorms pushed through Northern Howell County Monday afternoon causing wide spread wind damage to portions of Willow Springs and the surrounding area. Damaged included several 18-wheelers being pushed off the road. Highway signs being blown down. Roofs removed , and tree’s being uprooted.
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative is currently working to restore power to its service area. Dakota Bates spoke to Ozark Radio News about the process:
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative would like to remind members if they see a downed power line, please stay away from it and report it to the cooperative immediately at 417-256-2131 or 1-888-HOE-POWER. If you need to report an outage, please do so by calling our 24 hour dispatch at 417-256-2131 or 1-888-HOE-POWER.
Damage has also been reported in surrounding counties. If you have photos you would like to submit to our photo gallery please submit them to news@ozarkmarketingcompany.com
