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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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Ohio's August rainfall far exceeds normal as unusual pattern lingers

Ohio's August rainfall far exceeds normal as unusual pattern lingers

An unusual weather pattern has funneled moisture into Ohio for weeks, making this one of Columbus' wettest starts to August on record.
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Driver stopping on I-670 causes crash, prompts renewed warning from ODOT

Driver stopping on I-670 causes crash, prompts renewed warning from ODOT

A driver who stopped on I-670 caused a crash and several near-misses as ODOT warns motorists not to stop after missing an exit.
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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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Driver whose vehicle flipped on I-71 Aug. 11 was treated and released

Driver whose vehicle flipped on I-71 Aug. 11 was treated and released

A driver was treated and released after their vehicle was flipped by 100 mph winds during a severe storm and tornado event in Columbus.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 1, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 1, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 1 of the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Pro Farmer Crop Tour Begins, Set to Influence Corn and Soybean Prices Amidst Varied Weather Conditions

Pro Farmer Crop Tour Begins, Set to Influence Corn and Soybean Prices Amidst Varied Weather Conditions

Pro Farmer Crop Tour Begins, Set to Influence Corn and Soybean Prices Amidst Varied Weather Conditions
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Two-Alarm Fire Damages Residential Building in Grove City

Two-Alarm Fire Damages Residential Building in Grove City

A two-alarm fire occurred near 3465 Park Street in Grove City, southwest Columbus, just before 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The Jackson Township Fire Department responded to the incident. Images from the scene show visible damage near the roof of a residential building. The full extent of the damage to the structure has not yet been determined. Authorities have not released any information regarding potential injuries sustained in the blaze or the cause of the fire. The incident prompted a significant response from local fire services to contain and extinguish the multi-alarm fire.
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Pedestrian walking on Columbus roadway struck by multiple vehicles, killed

Pedestrian walking on Columbus roadway struck by multiple vehicles, killed

Columbus police Accident Investigation Unit believes a pedestrian was walking on Cleveland Avenue Aug. 15 when they were struck by multiple vehicles.
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Black Stripe Alert! Freshman Khary Wilder latest in Buckeye tradition

Black Stripe Alert! Freshman Khary Wilder latest in Buckeye tradition

Ohio State’s young pass-rushing group added another milestone as Khary Wilder earned a key fall-camp honor following the Buckeyes’ first scrimmage.
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When will the rain stop in Columbus? Here's when drier weather returns

When will the rain stop in Columbus? Here's when drier weather returns

Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible Aug. 17 before mostly dry weather returns Aug. 18. More rain is possible again Wednesday.
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Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio

Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio

Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio after overnight storms brought heavy rain and tornado threats.