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08/22/2026

OSU Columbus Campus

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 3:11PM EDT until August 22 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Franklin County in central Ohio...
Northwestern Pickaway County in central Ohio...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 311 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Grove City,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Gahanna, Bexley, Canal
Wi******er, Groveport, Whitehall, New Albany, Grandview Heights,
Obetz, Commercial Point, Lithopolis, Urbancrest, Harrisburg,
Orient, Lockbourne, Brice, Port Columbus Airport, and Derby.

This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 111.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 90 and 110.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
http://www.weather.gov

08/20/2026

OSU Columbus Campus

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 3:49AM EDT until August 20 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
FFWILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio...
Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio...
Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio...

* Until 645 AM EDT.

* At 349 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington,
Worthington, Bexley, Granville, Pataskala, Groveport, Buckeye Lake,
Hebron, Minerva Park, Summit Station, Beechwood Trails, Easton,
Granville South and Ohio State University.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

To report flash flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
http://www.weather.gov

08/18/2026

Several law enforcement agencies will be conducting a joint training exercise today around Ohio Stadium to facilitate inter-agency communication and coordination during large scale events. There will be an increased police presence in the area during this training.

08/16/2026

OSU Columbus Campus

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 12:55PM EDT until August 16 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Franklin County in central Ohio...
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio...
Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio...

* Until 130 PM EDT.

* At 1255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jefferson,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Gahanna, Pickerington, Bexley,
Pataskala, Canal Wi******er, Groveport, Whitehall, Etna, Obetz,
Lithopolis, Carroll, Lockbourne, Brice, Port Columbus Airport, and
Blacklick Estates.

This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 99 and 121.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 112.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
http://www.weather.gov

08/16/2026

OSU Wooster campus alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 12:44PM EDT until August 16 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Ashland County in north central Ohio...
Wayne County in northeastern Ohio...

* Until 130 PM EDT.

* At 1244 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Polk, or
near Ashland, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Doylestown, Creston, Dalton, West
Salem, Polk, Smithville, Apple Creek, Marshallville, Jeromesville,
Congress, Rowsburg, and Reedsburg.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

08/16/2026

OSU Columbus Campus

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 12:27PM EDT until August 16 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Franklin County in central Ohio...
Northwestern Pickaway County in central Ohio...
Northeastern Greene County in west central Ohio...
Southeastern Clark County in west central Ohio...
Madison County in central Ohio...

* Until 115 PM EDT.

* At 1227 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Choctaw
Lake, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Grove City, London, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Mount
Sterling, South Charleston, Choctaw Lake, Lake Darby, Grandview
Heights, Lisbon, Urbancrest, Brighton, Valleyview, Marble Cliff,
Lafayette, South Vienna, Midway, Harrisburg, and Orient.

This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 66 and 100.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 79 and 107, and near mile marker
109.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
http://www.weather.gov

08/16/2026

OSU Mansfield Campus -

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 11:48AM EDT until August 16 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Huron County in north central Ohio...
Richland County in north central Ohio...
Southeastern Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
Northeastern Marion County in north central Ohio...
Southeastern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Morrow County in north central Ohio...
Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 1230 PM EDT.

* At 1148 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Willard to near Bucyrus to near Morral, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Mansfield, Marion, Bucyrus, Galion, Shelby, Willard, Ontario,
Lexington, Crestline, New London, Bellville, Plymouth, New
Washington, Morral, Chatfield, Marseilles, Greenwich, Nevada,
Lucas, and Caledonia.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

08/16/2026

OSU Columbus Campus

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 15 at 10:43PM EDT until August 15 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
TORILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Franklin County in central Ohio...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 1043 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Groveport, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Bexley, Canal Wi******er,
Groveport, Whitehall, Grandview Heights, Obetz, Lithopolis,
Lockbourne, Brice, and Blacklick Estates.

This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 111.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 98 and 110.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
http://www.weather.gov

08/16/2026

Buckeye Alert: Ohio State Columbus

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 15 at 10:43PM EDT until August 15 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
TORILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Franklin County in central Ohio...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 1043 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Groveport, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Bexley, Canal Wi******er,
Groveport, Whitehall, Grandview Heights, Obetz, Lithopolis,
Lockbourne, Brice, and Blacklick Estates.

This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 111.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 98 and 110.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
http://www.weather.gov

08/12/2026

OSU Lima Campus -

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 9:30AM EDT until August 12 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Allen County in west central Ohio...

* Until 1000 AM EDT.

* At 930 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Spencerville,
or 7 miles south of Delphos, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lima, Delphos, Fort Shawnee, Spencerville, Elida, Spencerville In
Allen County, Cairo, Harrod, Yoder, Westminster, Conant, Hume,
Slabtown, Rousculp, Southworth, Needmore, and Kemp.

This includes Interstate 75 between mile markers 119 and 133.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

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