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Columbus saw its 2nd-rainiest August amid tornadoes and flooding

Columbus saw its 2nd-rainiest August amid tornadoes and flooding

Central Ohio faced a brutal August with five tornadoes, record rainfall and flooding that led to many rescues.
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Two Tornadoes Confirmed in Saratoga County, New York

Two Tornadoes Confirmed in Saratoga County, New York

Two tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down in Saratoga County, New York, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Albany. The first tornado, rated EF-1 with peak winds of 110 mph (43.9 m/s), occurred near Wilton between 6:05 PM and 6:10 PM. It caused significant damage, including snapped trees near the Northway and surrounding neighborhoods. The second tornado, rated EF-0 with peak winds of 85 mph (37.9 m/s), touched down shortly after near Ruggles Road in Gansevoort, uprooting trees in the area. These events add to Saratoga County's history of rare but impactful tornadoes, bringing the total number of tornadoes in the county to 15 since 1950. The NWS emphasized the importance of taking tornado warnings seriously, as these storms can develop quickly. Source time: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:02:13 GMT.
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Is Ohio a blue, red or purple state? Um, it's complicated. | Opinion

Is Ohio a blue, red or purple state? Um, it's complicated. | Opinion

Out-of-staters who haven't done their homework often declare Ohio an all-in GOP state.
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Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. Where they touched down

Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. Where they touched down

The number of tornadoes out of severe thunderstorms and a possible derecho that struck Central and Southwest Ohio on Aug. 11 is growing again.
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Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. See where they hit

Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. See where they hit

The number of tornadoes out of severe thunderstorms and a possible derecho that struck Central and Southwest Ohio on Aug. 11 is growing again.
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14 Tornadoes Confirmed in Ohio During August 11 Storms

14 Tornadoes Confirmed in Ohio During August 11 Storms

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed a total of 14 tornadoes that occurred during the severe storms on August 11, 2026, in Ohio. Among these, an EF1 tornado with 90 mph (145 km/h) winds traveled 11 miles from Butler County into Hamilton County, damaging trees and outbuildings. In Columbus, three tornadoes were confirmed, including an EF1 that caused significant structural damage and an EF0 that flipped a car on I-71, injuring two people. Another EF0 tornado was confirmed near Plain City, damaging crops. Additionally, the Storm Prediction Center classified the second round of storms as a derecho, with straight-line winds reaching up to 100 mph (161 km/h) in central and eastern Ohio. Ohio has now recorded 44 tornadoes this year, double its annual average. [Source time: 2026-08-28 11:37 AM EDT]
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Three Tornadoes Confirmed in Central Ohio During August 11 Storms

Three Tornadoes Confirmed in Central Ohio During August 11 Storms

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed three tornadoes touched down in central Ohio during severe thunderstorms on August 11, 2026. Two of these tornadoes occurred in Franklin County, including an EF0 tornado east of Upper Arlington with peak winds of 80 mph (129 km/h) and a 2.7-mile (4.3 km) path. Another EF1 tornado struck the Olde Towne East neighborhood, with winds reaching 90 mph (145 km/h) and a path of 1.3 miles (2.1 km). A third EF0 tornado was reported near Plain City in Madison County, traveling 1.2 miles (1.9 km) with a width of 100 yards (91 meters). The storms also caused widespread straight-line wind damage, with gusts reaching up to 100 mph (161 km/h) in some areas.
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1 week of storms nearly doubles the tornado total for Ohio in 2026

1 week of storms nearly doubles the tornado total for Ohio in 2026

More tornado confirmations could be coming across Ohio as the NWS continues to survey damage from mid-August storms.
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See if police tracked your car with Flock using new USA Today database

See if police tracked your car with Flock using new USA Today database

USA TODAY exposed troubling Flock camera search patterns across the country. Flock now blocks release of the data that made it possible.
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Ohio high school football scores for Week 2 in Columbus area

Ohio high school football scores for Week 2 in Columbus area

It's Week 2 of Ohio high school football in the Columbus area. Here are OHSAA final scores.
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Springfield residents say they are 'under siege' amid ICE actions

Springfield residents say they are 'under siege' amid ICE actions

Tensions rise in Springfield as ICE detains Haitian pastors, sparking protests and calls for city government action.
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Columbus venues host tributes to honor Dolly Parton

Columbus venues host tributes to honor Dolly Parton

Even an upcoming showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is planning a tribute to Dolly and its own star, the late Tim Curry.