Power outages and damage reported across the Tennessee Valley as severe storms sweep through the region HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A severe storm has caused widespread power outages and significant damage across the Tennessee Valley, leaving thousands of residents without electricity. Local authorities and utility companies are actively updating reports on the impact of the storm, which has affected multiple counties in the area. As of the latest update at 2:15 AM, the number of customers without power varies by county. Lauderdale County has the highest number of affected residents, with 8,489 households reporting outages. Madison County follows with 2,318, while Lawrence County, Franklin County, and Cullman County have reported 226, 177, and 1,234 outages respectively. In Lawrence County, emergency management officials have documented several incidents linked to the storm. A structure fire broke out in Hatton, and a motor vehicle accident occurred when a tree fell onto a roadway. Multiple trees have been reported down across the county, including along AL-33 in the Bankhead National Forest. Additionally, a limb on a power line with a sparking transformer was reported near 612 Eastbrook Dr in Huntsville. Other incidents include a tree falling in Harvest, trees and power lines down on Union Hill Rd between Sugar Creek and Shelton, and a tree on a structure at 3814 Thomas Rd in Huntsville. The City of Triana has activated its storm shelter, located at 280 Zierdt Road, to accommodate displaced residents. The shelter has a capacity of 240 occupants. Officials have outlined specific rules for shelter use, including restrictions on personal items and behavior. No chairs, pillows, large bags, or strollers are allowed, as these items occupy valuable space.#tennessee_valley #huntsville_al #lauraude_county #madison_county #lawrence_county
