KINGSVILLE, Texas — Severe storms that moved through South Texas Thursday night caused major damage to parts of Kingsville, Texas, and left many without electricity.
American Electric Power Texas said as of 11:30 a.m. Friday, 6,100 Kingsville residents were still without power.
AEP Texas reported that they expect to have power restored to 95-percent of Kingsville area residents who were impacted by the storm by 8 p.m. Saturday. They said the restoration effort will continue until all power is restored.
The storm hit the area around 7 p.m. Thursday and left about 9,600 residents without electricity, according to AEP Texas. Crews have restored power to the hospital, to Naval Air Station-Kingsville, and to the local water treatment plant. They hope to have power restored to the water pumping station by Friday afternoon, if not sooner.
Residents who encounter downed power lines that may be energized and dangerous are asked to call 1-866-223-8508.
