The City of Russell says they have been hit with extensive damage caused by severe weather on Sunday afternoon. “The damage to our community is extensive,” the City said in a Facebook post. “Numerous power poles and lines are down and trees block roadways. Buildings are damaged, including a garage that is flattened. We have requested mutual aid from other utilities. We do not have an ETA on power restoration. When we can estimate the restoration time, we will update.” In a release Sunday afternoon, the city says they were hit with golf ball-sized hail and 82 mph wind gusts as a tornado-warned storm passed through the area. City staff opened up their Emergency Operations Center in response to the severe weather event. City crews are surveying the damage. Current reports include downed trees, broken power poles, downed power lines and a large portion of the city and rural customers remain without power. Emergency crews are working to clear roadways. Electric crews are assessing the damage and working to make repairs. Several reports of damage to property have been received, including damage to both homes and vehicles.
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