Electric transformers were prone to explosion and in some cases created small fires, and trees shattered under the weight of hundreds of pounds of ice. Larger trees were actually more susceptible to cracking and falling than smaller trees, with pin oak trees falling while twigs remained undamaged. After the 31st, more than 650,000 residents were without power, including 350,000 in the Kansas City metropolitan area alone and 250,000 in Oklahoma.
The electric transformers were vulnerable to explosion and sometimes sparked small fires, and the weight of ice caused trees to break apart. Larger trees were actually more susceptible to cracking and falling than smaller ones, with pin oak trees toppling while twigs remained unharmed. After January 31st, over 650,000 residents were left without electricity, including 350,000 in the Kansas City area and 250,000 in Oklahoma.