ELLIOT, Miss. -- Saturday morning's storms caused significant damage across Mississippi. According to Governor Tate Reeves, Grenada County, just 90 minutes south of Memphis, was hit the hardest. Throughout the county, the sounds of tornado sirens echoed throughout the community. "I've been through seven tornadoes and two hurricanes. Give me a hurricane any day," Farrah Peters said. Farrah and Michael Peters are among dozens of people in Elliot, Mississippi, whose home was destroyed during Saturday morning's severe weather. Tornado and severe weather alerts active in TN, AR, MS "Our ceilings are coming in," she said. "There's insulation, there's debris - you can't get into this back bathroom here. Both of my son's rooms are gone." The National Weather Service issued several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings across the state Saturday morning. According to Governor Reeves, storm damage was reported in numerous counties. Damage following storms in Elliot, Mississippi.Damage following storms in Elliot, Mississippi.Damage following storms in Elliot, Mississippi.Damage following storms in Elliot, Mississippi.Damage following storms in Elliot, Mississippi.Damage following storms in Elliot, Mississippi.Damage following storms in Elliot, Mississippi.Damage following storms in Elliot, Mississippi. However, he said reports show Grenada County was hit the hardest, with at least three people having to be hospitalized. That number is expected to grow. "Things can be replaced, but lives can't," Peters said. She said that as soon as she learned the severity of the storm, she immediately moved her family to the closest storm shelter. "I'm just thankful that my in-laws were," Peters said. "They weren't able to go. So, I'm very thankful that God had his hands around them. I was scared." Woman, horses rescued from Marshall Co. trapped vehicle The long road to rebuilding and recovering has begun. Numerous homes and businesses were destroyed throughout the community. Several utility crews spent the day working to remove downed power lines and restore power. "Tornadoes have a specific sound and if you know what to listen for," Peters said. "I knew as soon as I heard it, this is going to be a big one." Governor Reeves said crews are still working to assess the damage. ...read more read less