Glasgow family farms damaged by newest tornado

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two family-owned farms in Glasgow begin rebuilding after New Year’s Day’s tornado.

Glasgow’s beloved Legacy Dairy survived December’s tornado attack with only straight line wind damage. However, the first day of 2022, Mother Nature struck again.

“I really thought we were okay,” said Legacy Dairy’s 21-year-old Ally Jones.” And then we were not expecting this one at all. So. it was a crazy started to 2022, that’s for sure.”

Jones drove straight to the barn Saturday to see 10 of their heifers trapped underneath the collapsed barn.

“We worked for a good hour or so trying to get all of them out.”

Jones said Saturday’s tornado damaged their barns, their parlor, their silos. While grateful no cows were hurt, the scattered barn remains are hard to see.

“I don’t know, something like this has never happened. We didn’t expect anything like this to ever happen.”

A drive across the city brings us to Gossett’s Farm, another family owned farm harmed in the New Year’s Day’s tornado.

“It was an adrenaline rush for sure,” said Ethan Gossett.

“Farms are being taken out,” noted Tammy Gossett. “I’m very grateful that our family is fine. We’re good. There’s damage to the barn and the equipment.”

Thanks to people in the town, they’re already starting to rebuild.

“I for sure appreciate all the help. It’s a big thanks because it comes in handy a lot there’s a lot of damage and loss stuff be cleaned up,” Ethan said.

After two tornadoes within one month, both families of farmers have the same hopes for the other 360 odd days of the year.

“Just hoping no more tornadoes and everybody stays safe, said Tammy. “[I hope] it’s a productive year.”

“Build a whole lot better than what we started with,” agreed Jones.