EDEN, N.Y. (WKBW) — Trees are ripped from the ground everywhere here in the Town of Eden and West Falls while some neighbors say they’re just thankful no one was hurt or killed as violent storms and tornadoes rolled through WNY Wednesday.
Neighbors in West Falls are picking up the pieces left from the tornado that tore through this community on Wednesday.
West Falls homeowner Scott Goodberry tells 7 News reporter Yoselin Person this tornado was his first ever.
“My wife and I and my dog were in the basement and we could hear it coming. It really did sound like a train.”
Other neighbors nearby experienced the same and said they were lucky to come out of it safely.
“Everything was fine...literally three minutes later the sun came out."
In the Town of Eden, many are sharing similar stories.
“We could hear noises. The electricity went out for a second and our generator kicked in so we’re fine now."
The Eden Town Supervisor Richard Ventry says the fire and emergency squads teamed up to help.
“We've had a couple of state of emergencies and this is our third within the last year...this is what we do. We kick it in when things happen. But yes we do have a plan for this.”
But there’s one issue here. Dozens were canvassing the area to look for a missing 5-year-old dog named Zoey.
“Looking for a family dog that got out right before the storm hit and we’re out in the woods looking for her,” a family member says.
Mammoser Farms in Eden suffered significant damage again on Wednesday. It was also damaged during Snowvember in 2014.
"We've bounced back before, this time's gonna be more difficult, but we'll make it happen somehow," said David.
