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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
In the Thick of It: BCEC lineworkers repair damaged infrastructure from the muddy edge of a flooded field, using heavy equipment to restore critical power lines in Fisher County. Photo courtesy of Big Country Electric Cooperative
Flipped by the Force: Alan Byers of Roby shared this photo of his 18-wheeler, overturned during the recent storms. Photo courtesy of Alan Byers
Crushed by the Storm: Chase Jarvis of Rotan shared this image of his camper trailer, flipped by powerful winds and landing on the family’s car. Photo courtesy of Chase Jarvis
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 e...
