Wood River, East Alton Hit With High Winds Wednesday, Several Trees, Lines Down

WOOD RIVER – Wood River and East Alton was hit with high winds during a thunderstorm that blew through the area around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. There were trees and power lines down in East Alton and Wood River.

The Wood River Fire Department blocked off Sotier Place at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday because of the trees and power lines down.

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East Alton responded to 5th Street and Broadway for power lines and branches in the roadway.

Madison County had a severe thunderstorm warning during that time period.

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