Ohio Storms Leave Widespread Damage

South Central Ohio took a brutal hit Wednesday night into Thursday morning with heavy rain and severe storms, including an unconfirmed tornado near State Route 32 in Pike County around 4 AM. Widespread damage includes snapped power lines, downed trees, and scattered debris, especially east of Piketon. The Elm Grove Fire Department’s shelter house was damaged, and nearly 3,000 customers lost power by 7 AM. Buckeye Electric Cooperative is mobilizing crews to restore power as soon as it’s safe, urging patience and caution. NBC4 will continue monitoring and updating as more info comes in — if you saw damage, share it with them. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/661d1bf05e62671a