Saturday Storms Cause Widespread Outages Update #5

MLEC crews working through treacherous conditions

(April 5, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – About 1500 members are affected by outages across the Meriwether Lewis service area, mainly in Humphreys, Pery and Hickman Counties. Crews are responding but conditions are treacherous and getting worse. With a confirmed tornado touching down in Humphreys County, rising flood waters and ongoing rain across our territory, it will be at least tomorrow (potentially longer for flooded areas) before we can safely reach some locations to restore power.

Broadband restoration has been suspended for the day due to weather conditions. They will resume tomorrow for areas that have power.

For now, our lineworkers and support team are pushing forward tonight to work as quickly and safely as possible. We can’t thank you enough for your patience and understanding as fatigued crews, who have worked diligently this week to serve, push forward tonight because every moment matters.

An update will be provided tomorrow afternoon or sooner if needed. Most importantly, you are in our thoughts and prayers as we come together during this challenge. Our team and families appreciate your support as well.

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