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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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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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Another round of storms expected this Saturday

Another round of storms expected this Saturday

The storms are predicted to hit between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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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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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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Key questions answered in Vinton County abuse case. What we know now about Siders investigation

Key questions answered in Vinton County abuse case. What we know now about Siders investigation

Up until now, the public only knew details of case involving the four Siders adults. Now we know much more.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte leads Starbucks' 2026 fall menu. When it drops in Ohio

Pumpkin Spice Latte leads Starbucks' 2026 fall menu. When it drops in Ohio

Starbucks is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Latte and pecan drinks. See everything on the fall menu and what day they drop at Ohio locations.
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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.
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Ohio BMV scraps gender change form for transgender Ohioans

Ohio BMV scraps gender change form for transgender Ohioans

The Ohio BMV no longer accepts a form allowing transgender Ohioans to change the gender on their driver's license or state ID.
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COVID truth Fauci wouldn’t say in public is in his diary | Opinion

COVID truth Fauci wouldn’t say in public is in his diary | Opinion

For two long pandemic years, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s white coat and fatherly tone either soothed or assaulted the nation’s senses.
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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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Are grocery stores open on Labor Day? Costco, Walmart, Giant Eagle hours

Are grocery stores open on Labor Day? Costco, Walmart, Giant Eagle hours

Labor Day 2026 is almost here. Check what's open, what's closed and what to know before the holiday weekend.