The Southeast Ohio 2-1-1 Call Center saw a spike in calls as a result of the severe storms that moved through the area nearly two weeks ago.
In just one day, the center fielded over 220 calls, nearly quadrupling their normal daily call volume.
Center Manager Audrey Foster said the calls keep coming in.
"A lot of people needing a lot of services, and you know there are things available out there even to help with food, because we've had a lot of food calls," said...
Some severe storms that ripped through our area Tuesday dropped some heavy rain, featured vibrant lightning and included some power outages. American Electric Power is reporting that as of 1:45 pm there are 346 customers without service in Muskingum County. In Licking County there are 2,178 customers without power and 135 customers lost service in Morgan County. A-E-P has not announced yet when service will be restored. There were also many area roads that flooded with water...
It is currently severe weather awareness week here in Ohio and with springs arrival, AAA Auto Club wants to remind homeowners to examine their insurance policies.
"It's a good idea to check with your insurance agent now to see how much you would be reimbursed for should storm damaged happen on your home," said Kimberly Schwind with AAA.
Schwind said it can be very costly to pay out of pocket to repair any lightning, wind, or hail damage. She said it's important to...
Newark residents are dealing with the aftermath of straight line winds that left thousands without electricity.
"All of the sudden it started raining and the windows actually looked black and then I heard this whooshing sound and there was no time for me to get on my feet to even attempt to get to the basement it happened so fast," said Resident Donna Stasel.
Monday morning's severe thunderstorms are keeping emergency crews busy as they begin cleaning up the widespread...
The National Weather Service Tornado Warning for Muskingum and Coshocton Counties has expired. But a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9:00pm. There is also a Wind Advisory for most of the same area until 8 pm. Very strong winds of 20 to 30 mph can be expected with wind gusts to 50 mph or higher. More weather and maps on Whiznews.com. Some area schools have cancelled after school classes and events. For the updated list click on the closing...
Damage from the storms are causing some school delays Friday morning.
The Perry County Sheriff's Office is reporting that all Perry County School Districts will be on a 2-hour delay. That includes the Crooksville, Northern Local, Southern Local, and New Lexington School Districts.
This evening's storms are putting some people in the dark.
AEP is reporting the following power outages:
-Muskingum County: 515
-Guernsey County: 1,518
-Perry County: 172
-Morgan County: 100
-Licking County: 322
-Fairfield County: 227
Southeastern Ohio saw its first round of severe weather this season. While most of us saw heavy rain and some gusty winds, there were reports in Zanesville of some small hail.
Here's some photos local residents captured of Sunday's storms.
When severe weather strikes, it often leaves people in the dark, but crews work to make sure the power is restored as quickly as possible. Each storm impacts an area differently, leaving a new set of challenges for workers.
"They assess the problem and see how many crews we have to bring in. Then we go from there, " says Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative Services Technician Tim Fisher.
The Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative has seven crews of its own, but it...
A severe storm brought pea size hail near Broadcast Hill this afternoon.
Here are some photos taken by our own WHIZ Storm Team.
If you have photos you would like to share, send them to newsroom@whiznews.com
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