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Gov. DeWine gives update on Ohio storm damage. Watch live now

Gov. DeWine gives update on Ohio storm damage. Watch live now

Gov. Mike DeWine is giving an update on storm damage at the Ohio Emergency Operations Center in Columbus on Aug. 11.
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Upper Arlington cancels first day of school after storm damage

Upper Arlington cancels first day of school after storm damage

Upper Arlington City Schools is delaying its first day of school following heavy damage and power outages from storms throughout the community.
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Video shows wind lifting car from road on I-71 in Columbus

Video shows wind lifting car from road on I-71 in Columbus

The video shows a vehicle on I-71 near Weber Road becoming airborne before overturning as severe wind ripped through Columbus
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Upper Arlington police cruiser struck by falling tree during storm

Upper Arlington police cruiser struck by falling tree during storm

An Upper Arlington police officer had a close encounter with Mother Nature Aug. 11 when a tree fell on their cruiser.
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central Ohio, flash flooding possible

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central Ohio, flash flooding possible

Showers and thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and flash flooding to Columbus with daily storm chances continuing through Aug. 13.
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Did tornadoes hit Ohio? How National Weather Service confirms twisters

Did tornadoes hit Ohio? How National Weather Service confirms twisters

Strong storms hit Columbus and Central Ohio on Aug. 11. Was it a tornado? Here's how the National Weather Service confirms them.
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Severe Storms Topple Car on Ohio Interstate Amid Tornado Warnings

Severe Storms Topple Car on Ohio Interstate Amid Tornado Warnings

Intense storms swept through central Ohio on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, bringing strong winds and heavy downpours. The storms triggered multiple severe weather alerts, including tornado warnings for parts of the region. A dramatic moment was captured on a traffic camera along Interstate 71 in Columbus, where high winds overturned a car and caused other vehicles to swerve and stop. The Ohio Department of Transportation shared the footage, which shows the car being flipped upside down, possibly due to intense winds or flying debris. The National Weather Service is expected to assess the situation to determine if a tornado was involved. Source time: 11:47 AM EDT.
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City and state officials sent home early to clear downtown Columbus

City and state officials sent home early to clear downtown Columbus

By clearing the downtown area, city officials hope to let first responders put more focus on neighborhoods.
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National Weather Service suspects a tornado hit Columbus Aug. 11

National Weather Service suspects a tornado hit Columbus Aug. 11

The peak winds reached 82 miles per hour and led to overturned cars, downed trees and building damage.
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Columbus city officials are banding together to provide resources after storms

Columbus city officials are banding together to provide resources after storms

A shelter will be opening on the southside of the city soon to help the area most impacted by the storms.
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Flash flood warning issued for Franklin County

Flash flood warning issued for Franklin County

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington OH at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10.
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Time is nearly up. Here's when kids go back to school in central Ohio

Time is nearly up. Here's when kids go back to school in central Ohio

For most central Ohio students, parents and teachers, it is now the twilight of summer vacation. See when kids head back to class.