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Moore Museum officials are evaluating the damage after a major storm knocked down three trees either on or near the buildings at the historic site.

It was part of a wider path of damage after a storm with strong winds and some hail rolled off the St. Clair River causing heavy damage between Corunna and Courtright Saturday around 2:30 pm. Lambton OPP closed down the parkway in the wake of the storm, saying trees and downed power lines were on the roadway.

The most severe damage appears to have been in Mooretown, where the museum is located.

A large pine tree has fallen on the west side of the museum building. It’s not clear how much damage the tip of the tree caused on the old brick schoolhouse.

A large maple fell onto the roof of the exhibition hall, damaging the roof of the steel clad building.

And another tree was toppled near the Reilley Cottage which dates back to 1893, although its not clear whether any damage was done.

Tree branches are scattered around the site which has been temporarily closed while officials deal with the storm damage.

St. Clair Public Works crews are also likely to be busy at some of the waterfront parks. All of the willow trees in Mooretown Centennial Park on the St. Clair River were heavily damaged in the storm, with at least one large tree knocked down and split down the middle.

All along the St. Clair Parkway, residents could be seen Sunday morning clearing tree branches and stacking them near the road for pickup. A number of homes are missing patches of shingles in the wake of the storm.