MOUNT GILEAD — The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Morrow County last week.

The first tornado, an EF-1, touched down at approximately 11:11 p.m. June 13 near Chesterville and moved southeast into Knox County before breaking apart near Cochran Road.

The total path of the tornado, according to the NWS, was 7.1 miles.

Several trees were snapped and uprooted and a detached garage was destroyed with cinder blocks from the building thrown about 20 yards. The weather service also said a barn was completely destroyed and farming equipment was thrown 200 to 300 yards.

Clean-up efforts continue in Mount Gilead and around the county this week.

The second tornado, another EF-1, touched down near Township Road 46 northeast of Mount Gilead Monday night at approximately 11:17 p.m. before breaking apart near the intersection of Township roads 84 and 91.

The weather service said numerous trees were uprooted, farm buildings sustained damage including the complete loss of their roofs, and farm equipment was thrown approximately 30 yards.

Mayor Jamie Brucker said Mount Gilead village crews worked diligently to clean up the damage.

“There were of course many trees and power lines down. There were also two major events they handled well that I’d like to highlight. The first was a high-pressure gas leak just north of town that prompted a quick evacuation of residents and the second was the emergency evacuation with county EMS to get dozens of tent campers to safety from Yogi Bear Park,” said his post on social media.

“The school was also gracious to help set up a shelter for them and assist with Red Cross to get the needed items for the campers.”

He and Police Chief Adam Lakey thanked those who pitched in to help in the aftermath.

“I’ve witnessed so many acts of kindness within our village. Truly grateful for our community members who’ve stepped up in their various roles to help our neighbors,” Brucker said.

Lakey credited his officers with putting in extra hours in the storm’s aftermath.

“As Mount Gilead always does, the community came together and persevered. The storm knocked out power to 100 percent of the village and nearly all of Morrow County,” he said.

Immediately after the storm Lakey and others began to clear debris from the roadways before meeting up with Brucker, Fire Chief Chad Swank, and Morrow County Emergency Management Agency Director John Harsch at the Mount Gilead Fire Department.

They had established a Command Center to direct personnel and resources to where they were needed. The village street crew and about 16 firefighters reported from home as well, Lakey said.

Officer Michael Turner, who was scheduled to go off-duty at noon, ended up staying 10 hours past the end of his scheduled shift.

“During that time, he assisted with clearing roads, closing roads due to hazards; and, most impressively, he coordinated setting up an emergency shelter for campers who were stranded at the campground,” Lakey said.

There were no serious injuries reported in the county.

“Local businesses and citizens were very supportive of all the emergency services and donated food and drinks, which was greatly appreciated by all of us,” Lakey said.

E.D. S The Sauce Guys provided free hot dogs, potato chips, and water last Friday.