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High winds cause damage in Brown Co

By Greg Bebermeyer

12/16/2021

Hiawatha area storm damage ( Credit:Facebook)

(KNZA)--Wednesday's high winds caused significiant damage in portions of Brown County.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said the county endured some of the worst weather conditions it has experienced in many years, with wind gusts of 90 miles an hour plus estimated.

Trees and debris were blown on to homes. Damage was reported to roofs. Sheds, barns and outbuildings were destroyed.

In several areas of the county, semi's were blown over in the roadways and residents reported their vehicles overturned.

Power outages were reported throughout most areas of the county.

Several areas reported fences down and livestock being rounded up.

No major injuries or fatalities were reported.

Merchant praised the efforts of emergency responders. He said many county residents helped clear roadways of downed trees and debris, and provided assistance to friends and neighbors.

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