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Columbus Rain Records vs. Last Year's Drought | Columbus News
Columbus flipped from drought to deluge in just one year—August 2023 shattered records with nearly 10 inches of rain, more than 16 times what fell the same month in 2022. Hoover Reservoir, once bone dry, is now overflowing, while last year’s record-breaking dry spell still haunts memories. A stubborn high-pressure system has dumped relentless rain across the Midwest, turning Columbus into a flood watch zone and sparking concerns about dam safety. While some areas stayed parched, the city’s rainfall could make this August one of the wettest on record—a wild weather rollercoaster in just 12…
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