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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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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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6 tornadoes struck the Buckeye state Aug. 11, 2 in central Ohio. See where

6 tornadoes struck the Buckeye state Aug. 11, 2 in central Ohio. See where

Six tornadoes ranging from EF0 to EF2 (65-135 mph) touched down across Ohio on August 11, causing significant property damage.
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Lightning Strikes Historic USS North Carolina Amid Southern Heat Dome

Lightning Strikes Historic USS North Carolina Amid Southern Heat Dome

A dramatic lightning strike was captured on camera hitting the bow of the USS North Carolina in Wilmington, North Carolina. This event occurred as a heat dome continues to grip the southern United States, bringing extreme temperatures and weather instability to the region. The lightning strike highlights the volatile conditions associated with the ongoing heat wave. Additionally, other weather phenomena are being reported globally, including volcanic activity at Mount Etna in Italy and destructive wildfires in eastern Oregon. Severe storms in Ohio have also caused significant damage, including flipping vehicles on highways.
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Fairfield Union School District Organizes Donation Drive for Flood-Affected Neighboring Communities

Fairfield Union School District Organizes Donation Drive for Flood-Affected Neighboring Communities

The Fairfield Union Local Schools district has initiated a donation drive to assist families in Crooksville and New Lexington, Ohio, who are recovering from severe flooding. The effort began after a scheduled volleyball game between Fairfield Union and Crooksville was canceled, prompting school leaders to redirect their focus to community support. Fairfield Union High School Principal Travis Schaefer noted the strong community response, while Superintendent Chad Bellville expressed the district's goal to fill multiple trailers with essential supplies. The district is collecting items such as bottled water, new backpacks, and various cleaning and household necessities. This initiative is particularly crucial for Crooksville, where a second round of flooding at the Crooksville Recreation Center destroyed approximately half of the donations already gathered for flood victims, contaminating them with water, debris, and leaking gasoline. Robert Adams, a volunteer in Crooksville, highlighted the urgent need for ...
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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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EF1 Tornado Confirmed in Brown and Adams Counties, Ohio

EF1 Tornado Confirmed in Brown and Adams Counties, Ohio

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF1 tornado struck Brown and Adams counties in Ohio on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The tornado, with peak wind speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h), lasted approximately eight minutes, from 4:16 p.m. to 4:24 p.m. EDT. The storm caused significant damage, including uprooted trees, roofs torn off buildings, and a collapsed outbuilding. In Adams County, part of a barn's roof was carried 200 yards into a crop field. The NWS classified the broader storm system as a 'derecho,' a rare event for the Greater Cincinnati area, which left over 170,000 residents without power. Emergency management agencies from both counties assisted in the damage survey. Fortunately, no fatalities or injuries were reported. (Source: Cincinnati.com, WLWT)
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Perry County Families Receive Aid After Severe Flooding

Perry County Families Receive Aid After Severe Flooding

In the aftermath of severe storms and flooding in Perry County, Ohio, local families are receiving critical assistance. The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, in collaboration with AEP Ohio and other community partners, organized an emergency food distribution event on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Volunteers provided food to affected families, with no income requirements for receiving aid. The initiative aims to support residents who lost food and belongings due to the flooding. Valerie Stillson of the Southeast Ohio Foodbank emphasized the importance of reaching those impacted, while AEP Ohio contributed both volunteers and funding to the effort. The foodbank is also assessing the need for additional distributions to ensure continued support for the community. [Source time: 2026-08-19T20:50:38+00:00]
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Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing Monday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding possible from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
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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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Flooding Risk Persists as Storms Sweep Midwest to Mid-Atlantic

Flooding Risk Persists as Storms Sweep Midwest to Mid-Atlantic

A prolonged stretch of severe weather continues to impact regions from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic, with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding posing significant risks. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for areas including West Virginia, southeast Ohio, and northeast Kentucky through Monday evening. Indiana remains particularly affected, with floodwaters receding in some areas but a flood warning still active in Randolph County. Since August 11, storms have caused widespread damage, including washed-out roads, power outages, and fatalities. A cold front is expected to bring relief by sweeping the weather system off the East Coast on Tuesday. Source time: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:10:18 GMT.