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Floods Trap Homeless, Drivers in Columbus | Columbus News
Torrential rains slammed Columbus on August 20, triggering catastrophic flooding that trapped people in vehicles and forced rescues—including two women pulled from under a bridge near Blacklick Creek. At least five others remain missing. Fire crews performed eight water rescues alone between 4:30 AM and 8 AM, as southeast Columbus became a zone of danger. Pataskala and Reynoldsburg suffered major disruptions, with Reynoldsburg even ordering residents to shelter in place. Officials warn: never drive through floodwaters—conditions shift fast and can be deadly. The flood warning stayed active…
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