A severe storm that swept through the Metro East area of St. Louis on Sunday afternoon has resulted in significant power outages, leaving thousands of residents without electricity.
New Athens is among the areas currently experiencing a complete power outage. Reports indicate that the storm has affected multiple counties across the bi-state region.
In St. Louis City alone, 1,225 locals are without power, while Macoupin County, IL has reported 6,368 affected residents. Other areas facing outages include Madison County, IL with 528 residents impacted, and St. Clair County, IL, which has 187 locals without power.
Franklin County, MO is also experiencing outages, affecting 306 residents, while Jersey County, IL has 621 locals without power. Additionally, St. Francois County, MO reports 643 affected residents, and St. Charles County, MO has 91 residents without electricity.
The widespread outages highlight the storm’s impact on the community, as residents are left to cope with the loss of power. Utility companies are working to restore electricity, but the extent of the damage caused by the storm is still being assessed.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the timeline for restoration efforts, and further updates are expected as utility crews respond to the situation.
