NATURE’S ONE-TWO PUNCH

Double Mountain Area Hit by Hail, Flooding, and Fierce Winds

A downed power pole leans across a rural county road, a stark reminder of the storm’s power and the challenges facing utility crews working through mud and water to restore service. Photo courtesy of Big Country Electric
A downed power pole leans across a rural county road, a stark reminder of the storm’s power and the challenges facing utility crews working through mud and water to restore service. Photo courtesy of Big Country Electric

A powerful line of storms struck Fisher County and the surrounding region between Sunday evening and Tuesday morning, bringing hail the size of baseballs, wind gusts exceeding 80 miles per hour, and flash flooding that overwhelmed roads and homes. The severe weather event left behind widespread damage and significant power outages, prompting a coordinated response from emergency personnel and elec…