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Electrical work in Dorchester; thunderstorms are frequent, so surge protection is worth asking about.

Weather and your home

In Macoupin County, July highs average about 87°F and January lows about 21°F, with roughly 40 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and tornadoes in Macoupin County, with hail up to 2 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Macoupin County has had 7 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for public-health emergencies; the latest was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (2021).

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Questions

When does a home need a panel upgrade?

Breakers that trip often, a fuse box, or adding an EV charger, heat pump or hot tub are the usual reasons.

Do I need whole-home surge protection?

If storms or outages are common, a panel surge protector protects appliances and electronics for a modest cost.

Is flickering or a burning smell an emergency?

Yes — switch off that circuit and choose Emergency when you book.

These are Macoupin County figures — more about homes in Carlinville.

Nearby

Wilsonville · Mount Clare · Royal Lakes · Sawyerville · Bunker Hill · Benld · Gillespie · East Gillespie