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Apparent Tornado Causes Significant Damage in Tri-State Area

Apparent Tornado Causes Significant Damage in Tri-State Area

In the Tri-State area, multiple counties have experienced significant damage following a series of tornado warnings. An apparent tornado struck Franklin County, Indiana, causing substantial destruction. The National Weather Service (NWS) is set to conduct a survey to assess the extent of the damage. On August 1, tornado sirens were activated as the storm moved over Pennyroyal Road in Franklin, Ohio. Reports indicate that a barn and several trees were brought down by the storm in Franklin County, Indiana. The event has prompted local authorities and residents to assess the damage and begin recovery efforts.
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Cincinnati July rain was below normal. East Side is a different story

Cincinnati July rain was below normal. East Side is a different story

Despite record rain and historic flooding on the East Side, Cincinnati finished July with slightly below-average rainfall.
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Tornadoes, flooding possible as crowds gather in downtown Cincinnati

Tornadoes, flooding possible as crowds gather in downtown Cincinnati

Severe weather has arrived in Greater Cincinnati during one of the Queen City's busiest weekends of the year. We're monitoring updates live.
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Haitian immigrants report to Ohio ICE office, exit with ankle monitors

Haitian immigrants report to Ohio ICE office, exit with ankle monitors

Haitian residents reported to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in suburban Cincinnati where at least 2 people were given ankle monitors.
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Tornado Warnings and Strong Storms Hit Southwest Ohio

Tornado Warnings and Strong Storms Hit Southwest Ohio

Southwest Ohio experienced severe weather on Saturday night, with several tornado warnings issued for counties including Preble, Butler, Warren, Montgomery, Miami, and Darke. The National Weather Service detected radar indications of possible tornado formation. Strong winds caused damage to homes near Eaton, while trees were uprooted in Lebanon and other parts of Warren County. A wind gust of 55 mph was recorded at Middletown Regional Airport. Heavy rains from the slow-moving storms also prompted flood warnings in the region.
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Tornado Warnings and Severe Storms Hit Southwest Ohio

Tornado Warnings and Severe Storms Hit Southwest Ohio

Southwest Ohio experienced severe weather on Saturday night, August 1, 2026, as tornado warnings were issued for several counties, including Preble, Butler, Warren, Montgomery, Miami, and Darke. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued these warnings after radar detected potential tornado formations. The storms brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and caused significant damage in some areas. Reports indicate that homes near Eaton were damaged by strong winds just before 8 p.m., while trees were downed in Lebanon and other parts of Warren County. A wind gust of 55 mph was recorded at Middletown Regional Airport. Additionally, flood warnings were issued due to the slow-moving nature of the storms, which dumped substantial rainfall across the region. The NWS is expected to send surveyors to assess whether tornadoes caused the reported damage. (Source: WYSO, 2026-08-02 15:09:05 GMT)
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Long John Silver's closed 4 Ohio restaurants. Here's how many remain

Long John Silver's closed 4 Ohio restaurants. Here's how many remain

Four Ohio Long John Silver's locations closed last year. Here's how many restaurants remain across the state.
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Cincinnati weather forecast shows tornado, flood risk as big events planned

Cincinnati weather forecast shows tornado, flood risk as big events planned

A storm system could bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the Cincinnati region this weekend.
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Which Ohio city has the worst bed bug problem? Terminix and Orkin disagree

Which Ohio city has the worst bed bug problem? Terminix and Orkin disagree

Two bed bug rankings put Ohio near the top but don't agree on which city is the worst. Here's how the lists compare.
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Eaton, Ohio: A Hidden Gem with Parks and Festivals

Eaton, Ohio: A Hidden Gem with Parks and Festivals

Eaton, Ohio: A Hidden Gem with Parks and Festivals
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Investors are buying Ohioans’ unpaid property tax debts, with 18% interest

Investors are buying Ohioans’ unpaid property tax debts, with 18% interest

Ohio counties are selling record levels of residents’ property tax debts to private investors, who charge up to 18% interest when they collect.
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Storms forecast as thousands attend Pelotonia, Dublin Irish fest, state fair

Storms forecast as thousands attend Pelotonia, Dublin Irish fest, state fair

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook Aug. 1, anticipating some heavy precipitation and potential storms on the radar.