PUTNAM COUNTY, Ohio — Putnam County Emergency Management Agency said multiple days of cleanup lie ahead for the Town of Dupont following severe weather Wednesday night. 

Most of Ohio was put under tornado watches throughout the night, as a sweeping storm system crossed the state. Two tornadoes were confirmed further south in Fayette County and Brown County.

What You Need To Know

  • Severe storms swept Ohio on Wednesday night
  • The Town of Dupont had several structures majorly damaged

  • Multiple days of cleanup lie ahead for the town, officials said

  • NWS Northern Indiana was still conducting surveys

Putnam County EMA Deputy Director Kyle Hashbarger said several structures were majorly damaged or destroyed by the storms. 

“We’ve got about four majors and three just totally destroyed,” Hashbarger said. “Mostly sheds and farm equipment, but we’re waiting on more (reports) to come in.”

He said there were three people in a destroyed mobile home that had minor injuries. They self-transported to an emergency room.

One of the major issues the town faces is debris, as there are still branches down blocking roadways. 

By Thursday evening, Hashbarger said most of the roadways were passable, but the roads leading into the town had been closed as cleanup efforts continued.

Residents were asked to bring debris to the east side of Dupont village garage on Liberty St. and put branches or tree debris into one pile and structural debris into the dumpster. Those unable to transport their debris were asked to put it on the street and sort into similar piles for pickup.

Officials reminded residents of Ohio’s current burn ban and to not burn debris materials.

“We’ve got multiple days of cleanup ahead, but the power should be back on tonight,” Hashbarger said. 

AEP has been working to restore power, but the town hall was made available for residents to get water.

Hashbarger said Putnam County residents who had property damaged during the April 2 storms should call 419-538-7315 for the county’s EMA team to go out and assist with recovery efforts.

He said EMA teams from several surrounding counties and the state were in the county throughout Thursday.

The National Weather Service's Northern Indiana office was still in the process of surveying the area to confirm if a tornado touched down.