Families in Putnam County continued cleanup efforts after the National Weather Service confirmed the severe storms that hit the area were two tornadoes.
Two EF1 tornadoes touched down in Putnam County Wednesday morning. They were two of five that came through Middle Tennessee.
5 Tornadoes Confirmed In Middle Tennessee
Watertown saw much of the county's damage from the storm.
Residents have been describing what this area used to look like compared to what it looks like now.
One man told NewsChannel 5 that his childhood home was damaged and he recalled climbing a tree that was uprooted.
The tree that brought Michael Taylor fond memories of his childhood brought one family great devastation after it fell on the home they were renting, causing part of the home to collapse.
The family of four was not hurt when the tornado tore through their property. They were assisted by the Red Cross and currently staying with a family member.
Many downed trees and power lines remained on the ground throughout the community, but crews came out in full force on Thursday to clean up what the tornadoes left behind.
As for the family who was living in this home- they are now staying with a family member, and are being assisted by the red cross.
