Overnight Storm Leaves Damage, Some Power Outages in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa - A storm passing through Des Moines after midnight Monday morning brought power outages to thousands and damage to some trees and telephone poles.

Wind speeds reached 60 miles-per-hour and some trees and poles blocked a few roadways.

MidAmerican Energy confirmed that more than 5,000 people were without power at around 3 am.

The blocked roadways were cleared in time for Monday morning drive time. Additional cleanup was also underway.

(Image courtesy of WHO-TV)


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