Storm-related calls on Friday
The Columbia Fire Department joined other local agencies in responding to various calls as a storm rolled into the area about 2:30 p.m. Friday.
The first call came in about that time in the 800 block of Rueck Road near Gateway Storage, as a tree fell onto a power line and caused sparking.
At about 2:40 p.m., Columbia firefighters responded to downed limbs on fire on wires near a transformer in the 200 block of West Viriginia Street.
At about 2:50 p.m. Columbia firefighters responded to a power pole and lines hanging low over the roadway on Bottom Road near DD Road.
Shortly after 3:30 p.m., the CFD responded to downed lines from a light pole at St. Paul Cemetery, 429 Beaird Street.
The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency was monitoring the area for storm damage on Friday, including a report of wind damage south of Maeystown.
Portions of Red Bud reportedly received hail near the size of golf balls.
Check for more updates as they become available.