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NWS Confirms EF1 Tornado With 100-Mph Winds in Columbus

8/16/2026

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National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down on South 8th Street in Columbus, Ohio, at 10:05 a.m. on August 11, 2026, with 100 mph winds.
It damaged homes and trees along Reeb, Parsons and Lockbourne roads, leaving 30,000 residents without electricity and 60,000 outages to be cleared by Wednesday night.
NWS meteorologist Christine Aiena said the tornado formed and dissipated, so no watch or warning was issued before damage began.

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National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down on South 8th Street in Columbus, Ohio, at 10:05 a.m. on August 11, 2026, with 100 mph winds.
It damaged homes and trees along Reeb, Parsons and Lockbourne roads, leaving 30,000 residents without electricity and 60,000 outages to be cleared by Wednesday night.
NWS meteorologist Christine Aiena said the tornado formed and dissipated, so no watch or warning was issued before damage began.