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Columbus Floods Force Closures and Evacuations | Columbus News
Columbus braced for chaos as torrential rain overnight triggered flash flooding across the city, just weeks after a tornado and severe storms hit central Ohio. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Franklin County, forcing the deployment of the Franklinton Floodwall, shutting down downtown roads and highway ramps, and causing school delays or cancellations. Firefighters rescued stranded drivers near the Scioto River, while parking lots and parks turned into lakes. Officials are urging everyone to avoid flooded areas — even walking through standing water can be deadly. Stay…
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