Adams County officials Monday morning began assessing the damage caused by high winds and tornadoes that blew through and around the county Sunday afternoon.
The National Weather Service reported Sunday that multiple tornadoes touchdown in eastern Colorado including north and west of Bennett between 1 and 2 p.m.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said on a social media post that a total of 17 houses and/or structures were lost or damaged because of tornadoes Sunday. There were no reported injuries, but power was out in some areas. There was no estimated time when the power was going to be restored, the sheriff’s office stated.
The Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office said of those 17 buildings, 6 were homes and a solar farm, were damaged in Bennett. Those with large animals were taken to the Adams County Fairgrounds for shelter, according to CBS News Colorado. Small animals were also taken to the Town of Bennett Safety Building on Palmer Ave. Authorities set up an information center at the Bennett Recreation Center.
A tornado watch across northeast Colorado remained in effect until 8 p.m.
Public Works also brought non-potable water into the area for livestock, the Adams County sheriff’s office stated.