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Gov. DeWine, State Officials to Talk About Severe Weather Impacting Ohio
Damaging winds are the main threat, and some gusts could exceed 75 mph as an organized storm system moves through the region.
- On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency for Perry, Muskingum, and Morgan counties following severe storms and flooding that battered the state.
- The National Weather Service issued an Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms from northern Illinois into the Ohio Valley, while Dayton set a 111-year daily rainfall record on Tuesday with 2.07 inches of rain.
- One person died in Roseville, Ohio when emergency crews could not reach him during flooding; more than 4,000 residents in the Miami Valley remained without power Wednesday afternoon following the intense storms.
- DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard High Water Rescue Unit to assist with water rescues in Crooksville and Roseville, deploying 40 members with 20 tactical vehicles to aid affected communities.
- Flooding remains a significant concern through Thursday, August 13, 2026, as DeWine warned, "The danger again when we get into tomorrow the flooding danger will continue to go up for a while.
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Hamilton Journal-NewsOhio National Guard activated, state of emergency issued for parts of Ohio due to flooding
Days of rain has caused flooding across Ohio, prompting Gov. Mike DeWine to activate the Ohio National Guard and issue a state of emergency for parts of the state.
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