Power outages in the Quad Cities area | wqad.com

Category: Weather

Thousands of customers in the Quad Cities metro area are without power due to severe storms. MidAmerican and Ameren Illinois are working to restore power with additional crews. Stay updated for restoration estimates and safety guidelines during severe weather.

Keywords: Quad Cities, power outages, severe storms, MidAmerican, Ameren Illinois

Source: WQAD

Update At: 7/16/2024

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