Storm, high winds leave thousands without power

Damages are extensive, county judge issues Declaration of Disaster

  • This out building on the property of Larry and Sylvia Davenport at 6541 Kiwanis Club Road was demolished by the high winds that accompanied hard rain last Saturday night.The Davenports were at home when the storm hit and trees fell on power lines.Power was out at their home for at least the next two days. Fortunately they had a generator hooked to a travel trailer which provided them some air conditioning.More photos on back page. Photo by Dan Eakin
    This out building on the property of Larry and Sylvia Davenport at 6541 Kiwanis Club Road was demolished by the high winds that accompanied hard rain last Saturday night.The Davenports were at home when the storm hit and trees fell on power lines.Power was out at their home for at least the next two days. Fortunately they had a generator hooked to a travel trailer which provided them some air conditioning.More photos on back page. Photo by Dan Eakin
  • This 70-foot oak tree fell within inches of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Moore at 1023 Kiwanis during the storm last Saturday night, while they were in the house. Also a tree in front of their house caught fire from a surge of power from a downed line when batteries had been installed in a transformer a few yards away.
    This 70-foot oak tree fell within inches of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Moore at 1023 Kiwanis during the storm last Saturday night, while they were in the house. Also a tree in front of their house caught fire from a surge of power from a downed line when batteries had been installed in a transformer a few yards away.
  • This submitted photo was taken during the storm Saturday night in Lumberton, giving the appearance of what was at least similar to a tornado. Courtesy Photo
    This submitted photo was taken during the storm Saturday night in Lumberton, giving the appearance of what was at least similar to a tornado. Courtesy Photo
  • This is one of many signs which overturned or were damaged in Hardin County by the high winds which accompanied hard rainfall, lightning and thunder last Saturday night. Dan Eakin Photo
    This is one of many signs which overturned or were damaged in Hardin County by the high winds which accompanied hard rainfall, lightning and thunder last Saturday night. Dan Eakin Photo
  • The front of this convenience store on Hwy 69 on the north side of Kountze was struck by lightning during the Saturday night storm.Fortunately, the rest of the store did not burn and no one in the store was injured. The damage was quickly repaired Monday and the store continues to be in business. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Bean
    The front of this convenience store on Hwy 69 on the north side of Kountze was struck by lightning during the Saturday night storm.Fortunately, the rest of the store did not burn and no one in the store was injured. The damage was quickly repaired Monday and the store continues to be in business. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Bean
  • This large tree fell into the street on M Street between 4th Street and 5th Street during the storm Saturday night.It was removed late Monday. Courtesy Photo
    This large tree fell into the street on M Street between 4th Street and 5th Street during the storm Saturday night.It was removed late Monday. Courtesy Photo
  • A large tree fell on this home at 280 Forest Street in Kountze during the thunderstorm last Saturday night in Kountze. Martha Richardson, the home owner, was at home at the time. She is suffering with health problems and said the heat and lack of power created serious problems for her. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Bean
    A large tree fell on this home at 280 Forest Street in Kountze during the thunderstorm last Saturday night in Kountze. Martha Richardson, the home owner, was at home at the time. She is suffering with health problems and said the heat and lack of power created serious problems for her. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Bean
A heavy rain storm accompanied by winds of up to 85 miles an hour left thousands without power and caused extensive damage to property throughout most of Hardin County Saturday night. At one point between 8 p.m. and midnight Saturday, Entergy reported that 42,000 customers were without power. As late as Monday, more than 16,000 Entergy residential and business customers were still without power…

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