The National Weather Service confirmed Monday afternoon that an EF1 tornado passed through parts of Simpsonville late Sunday night, coming as no surprise for some Simpsonville residents.
Grant Lockridge, resident near Alder Park, says the storm being classified as a Tornado makes sense.
Power is expected to be restored to all area residents by the end of the week.
While Duke Energy is working hard to restore power to the area, the Simpsonville Fire Departments have been assisting the Public Works Department with cleanup efforts.
Crawford said the removal of roadside debris will likely begin Wednesday.
"Trees have fallen on houses, and roofs have been torn off," Crawford said in a news release. "Cleanup could take up to a month. Addressing storm damage is our top priority, while picking up leaves and yard waste remain secondary concerns."