OAK HARBOR, Ohio — A family in Oak Harbor is celebrating a year of resilience after a tornado struck their property one year ago.
At that time, a storm moving through northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan saw twelve tornados touch down, the most in one day since 2002.
Tornados struck in Point Place in Toledo, near Detroit Beach, at Maumee Bay State Park, in Oak Harbor, Sandusky County, and Huron County.
Jeff and Renee Webb's property was in the direct path of one of those tornados.
Fortunately for the Webbs, the tornado narrowly missed their home and no one was hurt, but it did completely destroy two of their barns, an outdoor bar, and a converted grain dryer where the Webb's would typically host weekly socials for friends and family.
One of those barns was a historic structure.
A year later, the Webbs say they are well on their way to rebuilding what was lost. They've rebuilt a new steel pole barn and, with the help of friends, repaired their backyard bar.
“It's a really a sense of community. People come together when there's a tragedy, and we have, and we're lucky, and hoping it just pays it forward. I would pay it forward any day," said Renee Webb.
The Webbs say the tornado gave them a new perspective on nature and how life can change in an instant.
"It leaves its scars. Every time a storm comes through, it's more attention paid to it. Before it was so much like, oh it's a storm. Now you're really on alert," said Renee.
On Saturday, the Webbs hosted a party to celebrate the year's efforts, to say thank you to those who helped them rebuild, and to hopefully restore a sense of normalcy.
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