Storms knock out power, damage lines and trees in Owego

Storms knock out power, damage lines and trees in OwegoCrews, into Monday morning, were cleaning up damage from a late night thunderstorm on Sunday. Over 500 residents were left without power as a result of the storm. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Storms knock out power, damage lines and trees in OwegoA late night thunderstorm on Sunday knocked out power lines and uprooted trees throughout the Village of Owego, N.Y.

Crews from NYSEG, Verizon, and others were out repairing poles and clearing trees throughout the evening and into the morning. The storm left approximately 500 residents without power.

Streets affected by tree damage included East Temple, Erie, Forsythe, Fox and Franklin. Main and Paige Street were also hit hard, with live power lines visible in the road following the storm, and a sidewalk was buckled from a tree that uprooted.

Most residents were restored to power by 1 p.m. on Monday.

 

 

Storms knock out power, damage lines and trees in Owego

Crews, into Monday morning, were cleaning up damage from a late night thunderstorm on Sunday. Over 500 residents were left without power as a result of the storm. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Storms knock out power, damage lines and trees in Owego

Crews, into Monday morning, were cleaning up damage from a late night thunderstorm on Sunday. Over 500 residents were left without power as a result of the storm. (Photo by Wendy Post)

 

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