Powerful Storm Hits Kane County
Introduction to the Storm
KANE COUNTY – Lifelong Batavians say they’ve never seen damage like this in their neighborhood.
A powerful storm on Sunday happened within seconds, shutting off power to 1,800 residents. The aftermath included trees snapped in half and powerlines grounded, making streets impassable.
The Storm’s Impact
The storm made its mark just before 3 p.m.
“It was quick. I was outside messing around. I heard thunder and good lightning and said, ‘I’m gonna go inside,'” said Arnie Anderson.
Residents saw two-inch-size hail and endured 70 mile per hour winds.
Damage and Aftermath
At Carlisle and Jackson, three hours after the storm, utility cables were seen wrapped around trees as storm debris was seen everywhere in sight. A number of homes were left with roof damage.
“It sounded like our house was inside the drying machine. I couldn’t see out my windows in any direction,” said Layla Brown.
Families spent the afternoon and evening clearing what they could. Tree removal crews were seen working hard as well. Some roads remained blocked off as utility trucks addressed power outages.
Relief and Recovery Efforts
The good news is despite the widespread destruction, there were no injuries.
As of 9 p.m., ComEd reported 38 homes still without power.
Conclusion
The powerful storm that hit Kane County on Sunday left behind a trail of destruction, with trees snapped in half, powerlines grounded, and homes damaged. However, despite the widespread destruction, there were no injuries reported. The community came together to clear the debris and restore power, with utility trucks and tree removal crews working hard to get everything back to normal.
FAQs
Q: What time did the storm hit Kane County?
A: The storm made its mark just before 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Q: How many residents were affected by the power outage?
A: The storm shut off power to 1,800 residents.
Q: What was the size of the hail that residents saw?
A: Residents saw two-inch-size hail.
Q: How many homes were still without power as of 9 p.m.?
A: ComEd reported 38 homes still without power.
Q: Were there any injuries reported?
A: No, despite the widespread destruction, there were no injuries reported.
Q: What were the wind speeds during the storm?
A: Residents endured 70 mile per hour winds.
