Crews Assessing Damage in Fredericktown

(Fredericktown, MO) Crews are assessing damage in Fredericktown after Wednesday nights storm.

Numerous trees and powerlines are reported to be down across the area. Authorities are urging residents to use extreme caution around downed trees near power lines and to not approach downed power lines.

The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives reported 1,313 members are without power, as of 10:45 p.m. There is no estimated time for power restoration.