Storm damage in Altenburg

Members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg discuss plans for dealing with the damage Wednesday from May 8 storms next to the old steeple that had to be removed from the roof after blowing over. (Elizabeth Dodd)

A shed was flattened off of Main Street during the May 8 storms. (Elizabeth Dodd)

Piles roof belonging to the senior center on Church Street in Altenburg lay on the ground that was blown off during the May 8 storms. (Elizabeth Dodd)

Caution tape surrounds Trinity Lutheran Church after the steeple was ripped off the roof in Altenburg. (Elizabeth Dodd)

Pieces of a carport remain on top of a Volkswagen at the Gerecke home in Altenburg. "The car was a work in progress but now an even bigger work in progess," said Doris Gerecke. This is the second shed the Gereckes have lost to a storm. (Elizabeth Dodd)

Members of Trinity Lutheran Church Aaron Hadler, left, Stan Hadler and Steve Hadler of Altenburg discuss plans for dealing with the damage Wednesday from May 8 storms next to the 142 year old steeple that was blown over from wind and carefully removed with a crane so the roof would not cave in. (Elizabeth Dodd)

A roof was blown off a warehouse off Main Street in Altenburg from the May 8 storms. (Elizabeth Dodd)

Many trees were uprooted by wind from the May 8 storms in Altenburg. (Elizabeth Dodd)

A tree limb covers gravestones at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Altenburg. (Elizabeth Dodd)

Many trees were uprooted by wind from the May 8 storms in Altenburg. (Elizabeth Dodd)

Piles of tree limbs line the sidewalk on Church Street in Altenburg. (Elizabeth Dodd)

Electricians with Craighead Electric Cooperative work on powerlines in Altenburg. (Elizabeth Dodd)