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Flood Hits Homeless Encampments in Columbus | Columbus News
Floodwaters from Blacklick Creek surged through homeless encampments near Gender Road in southeast Columbus, sweeping away lives and leaving five people and a dog missing. Two survivors were rescued and are now stable in the hospital, but the search continues as rescue crews shift to recovery mode amid fast-moving water that’s too dangerous for boats. Helicopters and drones are now scouring the area, highlighting how nature’s sudden fury can devastate those already living on the edge. This is a sobering reminder of the fragility of life without stable housing — and the urgent need for…
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