COLUMBUS, Ohio — Damage has been reported in parts of the state following severe storms that produced reports of tornadoes and flash flooding late Tuesday night into early Wednesday.
Officials said one person was injured in Darke County, located in west-central Ohio, following a storm that moved across the county just after 8 p.m.. The sheriff’s office said damage was first reported just west of the city of Greenville. The storm then moved through the city where some property damage has been reported, along with reports of downed power lines and trees.
City officials have asked residents to avoid traveling during the overnight hours as first responders and utility crews evaluate and clear damage.
Darke County Emergency Management Director Mindy Saylor described the damage as widespread and said that first responders were still surveying the damage late Tuesday night.
Greenville City Schools will be closed Wednesday because of storm damage. Officials said damage was reported at Harmon Field, located on the campus of Greenville High School.
Officials said they will have a better idea of the extent of the damage after sunrise.
In southern Ohio, officials in Butler County — just north of Cincinnati — said they’ve received reports of power lines and poles down in Reily Township. They’ve also received reports of damage to homes and farms. No injuries have been reported. Several roads are closed until further notice as debris is cleared.
In neighboring Warren County, law enforcement reported damage to trees and utility lines. Officials are still out evaluating damage early Wednesday morning.
No injuries had been reported as of 1:30 a.m.
Authorities said damage was reported in Jefferson County in far eastern Ohio as a tornado warned storm moved through early Wednesday. Officials have received reports of damage to homes and trees near Irondale.
No other information has been released as crews work to evaluate the extent of the damage.
Heavy rains produced flash flooding as several rounds of storms moved through central and southern Ohio.
There are reports of stalled vehicles along I-75 in Hamilton County because of flooding. Flash flooding was also reported along I-71 near the Polaris neighborhood.
Utility companies said they have teams responding to areas affected by the severe weather.
More than 16,000 customers remained without power as of 2 a.m. Wednesday.
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