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Franklin County under flash flood warning as storms continue
The Columbus Dispatch • • nation
Key Points:
- A flood watch remains in effect through early morning Aug. 12 for central, western, and southwestern Ohio, with flash flooding risks due to multiple rounds of heavy rainfall and storms expected.
- Thunderstorms on Aug. 11 caused severe damage in Columbus, including winds over 80 mph, downed trees, power outages affecting over 98,000 AEP customers, and structural damage, with a tornado investigation underway.
- Flash flood warnings and advisories were issued for several counties, including southern Franklin and Licking counties, with authorities urging motorists to avoid flooded roads and warning of minor flooding along the South Fork Licking River near Interstate 70.
- A tornado warning for Madison County was downgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning, but isolated tornadoes remain possible across central Ohio as storms continue through the afternoon and evening.
- Emergency services responded to numerous reports of downed trees and blocked roadways, including a railroad crossing closure in Hilliard, with ongoing efforts to clear major routes and maintain public safety.
