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Columbus Schools moving forward with first day despite flooding

Columbus Schools moving forward with first day despite flooding

Despite heavy rain and flood warnings across central Ohio on Aug. 20, Columbus City Schools students headed back to class for the first day of school.
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Will it rain tonight in Columbus? Latest flooding, forecast

Will it rain tonight in Columbus? Latest flooding, forecast

After nearly 3 inches of rain fell in Columbus, forecasters say only light showers or sprinkles are possible tonight.
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ODOT to close section of I-70 near Buckeye Lake due to 'historic' flooding

ODOT to close section of I-70 near Buckeye Lake due to 'historic' flooding

All lanes on I-70 east and westbound will be closed in the area of the Buckeye Lake exit due to historic river flooding, according to ODOT.
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Mikey's Late Night Slice opens 12th location Aug. 28

Mikey's Late Night Slice opens 12th location Aug. 28

The new Mikey's on Columbus' Far North Side is its third opening of 2026. The local chain now has 12 locations in three Ohio cities.
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Columbus activates Franklinton floodwall after heavy rain overnight

Columbus activates Franklinton floodwall after heavy rain overnight

A Columbus spokesperson said Aug. 20 crews were activating the Franklinton floodwall and installing floodgates on Greenlawn Avenue and Harmon Avenue
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Roads closed throughout central Ohio after flooding. See the list.

Roads closed throughout central Ohio after flooding. See the list.

Roadways can close without notice due to changing conditions. If you see high water, do not attempt to drive through it.
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Flood watch vs. flood warning: Which is more serious?

Flood watch vs. flood warning: Which is more serious?

Like tornadoes, there's a warning system in place for flooding and flash flooding. And it can be just as confusing. Here's the difference.
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Weather service confirms 2 Ohio tornadoes. Where they touched down

Weather service confirms 2 Ohio tornadoes. Where they touched down

Two more tornadoes hit Ohio this past weekend following a possible derecho and tornado in Columbus last week. Here's the latest.
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Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 1, and our predictions

Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 1, and our predictions

It's Week 1 of Ohio high school football in the Columbus area. See our predictions for top OHSAA games this week.
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Which central Ohio football teams could make deep OHSAA playoff runs?

Which central Ohio football teams could make deep OHSAA playoff runs?

The Dispatch high school sports staff names 10 Columbus-area football teams that could make deep OHSAA playoff runs this fall.
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Flood warning issued for central Ohio counties as heavy rain return

Flood warning issued for central Ohio counties as heavy rain return

A flood watch is in effect for Columbus and much of central Ohio through the morning of Aug. 20 as another round of heavy rain is expected.
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Will Ohio see a warmer winter with less snow? What 2026 forecast says

Will Ohio see a warmer winter with less snow? What 2026 forecast says

A new outlook favors a warmer, less snowy Ohio winter. Here's what NOAA says about the strengthening El Niño.