Powerful Storm Slams Corrigan, CORRIGAN, June 7, 2013 - A late afternoon storm bore down on Corrigan on June 6, 2013. Strong winds and rain down downed seemingly countless trees and power lines. A number of residential structures were also damaged or destroyed. Trees were also laid over on US-59 and a number of other roads. Many areas lost electricity, and at time of press (June 6, 2013) much of the northern half of Corrigan and areas to the immediate north of Corrigan still does not have electricity restored. Please scroll through the pictures below.
Trees block lanes on US-59 in the Corrigan area (photo by Johnna Lowe).
What appears to be a Supercell in the northern part of Polk County. (photo by Valerie Riley)
The storm took out this barn owned by Josh Lowe. (photo by Johnna Lowe)
Shepherd Loop was hit particularly hard and multiple trees had to be cut out of the way with chainshaws. (photo by Johnna Lowe)
A road in Corrigan completely blocked by a large tree. (photo by Johnna Lowe)
Passing 18 wheeler navigate US-59 in the Corrigan area. (photo by Johnna Lowe)
Traffic was held up for debris removal. (photo by Johnna Lowe)
(photo by Johnna Lowe)
(photo by Johnna Lowe)
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