Spring storms sweep through

May 16, 2015 at 5:00 a.m. | Updated May 16, 2015 at 5:00 a.m.

Before the start of track practice, several students visited the parking lot to see two vehicles damaged after a tree fell across the fence into the lower Carter Street parking lot just to the east of Helias High School.
Before the start of track practice, several students visited the parking lot to see two vehicles damaged after a tree fell across the fence into the lower Carter Street parking lot just to the east of Helias High School.

Strong storms moved through parts of Jefferson City on Friday afternoon.

Fire department reports show firefighters responded to a report of a power line down in the area of Southwest Boulevard and Bassman Street around 1:30 p.m. This caused a power outage to an undetermined number of Ameren Missouri customers for about an hour.

Several trees were also blown over in the area of Swifts Highway near Helias Catholic High School, some falling on cars parked in the school parking lot and causing significant damage.

No injuries were reported.

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