DERECHO STORM 2012: SWEPT ACROSS COUNTY - Winds 80 MPH, Damaged Property, Downed Trees, Disrupted Power And Phone Service

(04/16/2026)

A rare weather event swept across Calhoun and the state in 2012 causing damages, downed trees, water, power and phone disruption for several days. Narrow swathes of wind shears were clocked at 80-90 mph. The storm caused severe damage in several states. The Calhoun community rallied to the disaster, responders and neighbors rallying in the recovery. See DERECHO STORM DOWNS TREES, CRUSHES STRUCTURES AND PLAYS HAVOC WITH ELECTRIC/PHONE SERVICE CALHOUNERS WITHOUT POWER, PHONE, WATER MONDAY - Admirable Survival Skills, Neighbors Helping Neighbors THE RARE, DESTRUCTIVE DERECHO STORM OF 2012 - 'Fighters And Survivors'

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