Columbus Plumbers Issue Urgent Sump Pump Warning After Storms Knock Out Power

Columbus Plumbers Urge Homeowners to Check Sump Pumps After Storms Cause Power Outages in Central Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Plumbing professionals in the Columbus area are urging homeowners to check their sump pumps after severe storms caused power outages across parts of central Ohio this weekend. Strong thunderstorms moved through the region Saturday and knocked out electricity for thousands of customers in Pickaway County and Fairfield County. Because most sump pumps … Read more

Power Restored to Thousands After Storms in Pickaway and Fairfield Counties; Hundreds Still Without Power

Utility workers repairing a damaged transformer in Pickaway County, Ohio.

COLUMBUS – Power companies restored electricity to thousands of homes and businesses Saturday after strong storms caused outages across parts of central Ohio. Data from South Central Power Company shows that outages peaked at about 10,600 customers in Pickaway County and 3,400 customers in Fairfield County Saturday afternoon. Utility crews worked for several hours to … Read more

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Columbus as Snow and Fog Create Hazardous Conditions; Warm-Up Coming This Week

Snow and fog on a Columbus, Ohio highway during a winter weather advisory.

COLUMBUS — A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Franklin County until 11:00 a.m. Monday as light snow and patchy fog create slick conditions across Central Ohio, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Temperatures at John Glenn Columbus International Airport dropped to 22°F early Monday morning, with a wind chill making it … Read more