Severe weather damages homes, knocks power out in Charles City

Dylan Deford fixes the mechanisms inside the railroad crossing at the corner of North Grand and 13th avenues during a power outage in Charles City Wednesday. Most of Charles City west of Main Street lost power during the storm and several stop lights were left blinking red. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

The greenhouse outside of Ace Hardware in Charles City was stripped of its covering during the storm. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

An electric pole bent from the weight of trees and another downed line nearby on Blunt Street. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

An electrical pole lies on the ground after a storm came through Charles City Wednesday evening . Residents were without power nearby on the corner of Blunt and Joslin streets. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.

A tree that was knocked down by a thunderstorm and possible 70 mph winds that hit Charles City near Blunt Street and Iowa Street. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.

The scene on Kelly Street after a storm ravaged Charles City. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.

Linn Wolf, a Charles City street worker, moves a tree knocked down during a storm that hit Wednesday night. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

Street workers respond to a tree down on Ferguson Street near the Charles Theater. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

Houses on 4th Avenue suffered roof and tree damage after severe wind and rain tore through Charles City. Press photo by Kate Hayden