Largest hail, 12 months
1.5 in (measured)
1 S Westerville, Mar 22, 2026
Counties · Ohio
Franklin County
250 storm reports in the past 12 months. This page is a summary of National Weather Service reports; it is not a Franklin County government page.
Highest gust, 12 months
82 mph (measured)
2 NNE Whitehall, Aug 11, 2026
Most snow, one report
13.1 in (measured)
3 NW Lincoln Village, Jan 26, 2026
Tornado reports, 12 months
3
Tornado reports are confirmed or ruled out later by NWS damage surveys.
Reports
250 reports match.
- Sat, Aug 22, 2026
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FloodingFlood
Valleyview, Franklin County
High water on I-70 near 670.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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3 E Grove City, Franklin County
A large tree was downed across Thistlewood Drive, just north of Stringtown Road.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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Grove City, Franklin County
Large tree limbs down.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
- Thu, Aug 20, 2026
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FloodingFlood
2 NE Upper Arlington, Franklin County
Overbrook Drive closed.
Reported by Dept Of Highways · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlood
4 SSW Downtown Columbus, Franklin County
Jackson Pike Road closed.
Reported by Dept Of Highways · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlood
Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Water over the intersection of E Main Street and Lancaster Ave.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlood
Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Water over the intersection of E Main Street and Davidson Drive.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlood
1 NW Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Water covering White Butterfly Lane and White Butterfly Court. Several vehicles submerged up to their windshields.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlash flood
2 NNW Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
At least one to two feet of flowing water was observed over the intersection of Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road and East Broad Street. Several businesses that are near the Blacklick Creek had some minor water inundation.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlash flood
1 WNW Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
At least three feet of water covered portions of the Briarcliff neighborhood and Lancaster Road corridor near Blacklick Creek. Multiple homes were inundated into the first floor and several cars were submerged past their hoods. Several water rescues were completed to remove residents.
Reported by Fire Dept/Rescue · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlash flood
1 NW Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Numerous homes were inundated and vehicles were submerged in several feet of flowing water along White Butterfly Lane, near Blacklick Creek.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlash flood
3 E Urbancrest, Franklin County
High water, likely from Marsh Run, flowed over southbound I-71 near the 270 interchange, causing the road to be temporarily closed. Additionally, portions of northbound I-71 were also covered in water, causing lane restrictions.
Reported by Dept Of Highways · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlash flood
2 NNW Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Rushing water moving south on Reynoldsburg New Albany Road near Blacklick Circle. Several vehicles disabled in the flood waters. Time estimated.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlash flood
1 E Gahanna, Franklin County
A local business near Rocky Fork was flooded by water.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlash flood
3 E Urbancrest, Franklin County
1-2 feet of water on I-71 near Mile Marker 102.8 in Columbus. Peak of high water was between 6:30 and 8:00 AM. Traffic partially shut down on both northbound and southbound lanes. High water continued through at least 8:30AM.
Reported by Broadcast Media · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlash flood
2 SW New Albany, Franklin County
Water around 3 feet deep on Morse Road at US-62.
Reported by Broadcast Media · NWS Wilmington, OH
- Sat, Aug 15, 2026
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FloodingFlood
2 WSW Blacklick Estates, Franklin County
Flooding reported at SR33 and 270.
Reported by Amateur Radio · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlood
1 WNW Dublin, Franklin County
Flooding reported at SR33 and 270.
Reported by Amateur Radio · NWS Wilmington, OH
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Heavy rainRain 1.09 in measured
1 NNE Marble Cliff, Franklin County
1.09 inches in 25 minutes.
Reported by CoCoRaHS · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlood
1 S Whitehall, Franklin County
High water between in E. Livingston and Main Street areas.
Reported by Trained Spotter · NWS Wilmington, OH
- Tue, Aug 11, 2026
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WindThunderstorm wind gust 82 mph measured
2 NNE Whitehall, Franklin County
ASOS station KCMH Columbus John Glenn International Airport.
Reported by ASOS · NWS Wilmington, OH
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WindThunderstorm wind gust 82 mph measured
2 S Gahanna, Franklin County
John Glenn Airport ASOS wind gust.
Reported by ASOS · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlood
2 E Upper Arlington, Franklin County
Flooded road and sidewalk.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Trees uprooted at John F Kennedy Park.
Reported by Amateur Radio · NWS Wilmington, OH
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1 SE Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Numerous trees down on Palmer Road property.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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1 SW Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Several large trees down along Shaulis Drive in Reynoldsburg. Time estimated from Radar.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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1 WNW Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Numerous trees snapped at Red Coach Lane property.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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1 SE Gahanna, Franklin County
Two foot diameter maple tree blocking Rocky Fork Blvd near Hamiltion Road.
Reported by Amateur Radio · NWS Wilmington, OH
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FloodingFlood
2 ENE Upper Arlington, Franklin County
Road flooded.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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1 W Bexley, Franklin County
Concentrated area of tree damage and roof damage near Franklin Park neighborhood.
Reported by Emergency Mngr · NWS Wilmington, OH
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TornadoTornado
1 E Downtown Columbus, Franklin County
EF1 tornado confirmed in Olde Towne East. Maximum winds of 90 MPH. Tree and structure damage was observed along the path of the tornado.
Reported by NWS Storm Survey · NWS Wilmington, OH
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3 E Upper Arlington, Franklin County
Windows blown out of home on Homecroft Drive. Possible tornado.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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3 E Upper Arlington, Franklin County
Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 E Upper Arlington. Windows blown out of home on Homecroft Drive.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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3 E Upper Arlington, Franklin County
Video shows car blown over by wind gusts on I-71 and Weber camera. Possible tornado.
Reported by Dept Of Highways · NWS Wilmington, OH
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3 E Upper Arlington, Franklin County
Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 E Upper Arlington. Video from ODOT shows car being flipped over by winds on I-71 near Weber Road.
Reported by Dept Of Highways · NWS Wilmington, OH
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2 NW Blacklick Estates, Franklin County
Trees down, fence damaged on Hinman Avenue property.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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1 NW Blacklick Estates, Franklin County
Numerous small branches down. Photos posted on social media.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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1 NW Blacklick Estates, Franklin County
Church steeple bent from winds.
Reported by Public · NWS Wilmington, OH
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TornadoTornado
2 SSE Downtown Columbus, Franklin County
EF-1 tornado in south Columbus. Path length 1.8 miles, width 100 yards.
Reported by NWS Storm Survey · NWS Wilmington, OH
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TornadoTornado
1 ESE Upper Arlington, Franklin County
*** 2 INJ *** EF0 tornado confirmed east of Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio. Maximum wind of 80 MPH. Tree and structure damage was observed along the path of the tornado.
Reported by NWS Storm Survey · NWS Wilmington, OH