Many residents and businesses in Knoxville are without power, including the downtown area and several on the square. According to the MidAmerican website, an animal made contact with electric equipment. As of 11:30 a.m., approximately 1,060 customers had no electricity. The estimated time for restoration shows between 12:15 and 1 p.m.

The Knoxville Police Department reports a traffic light is out at Robinson and Lincoln Street, and temporary stop signs are being placed to help with traffic flow.