Strong storms overnight in Ohio brought plenty of rain, and the rivers are high. Will they flood? See the forecast, when they will crest around Ohio.

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Strong Winds Strong winds of 55 mph or more can cause significant damage even though no tornado is present. "Downbursts" are columns of air that slam to the earth and spread high winds in many directions. Downbursts can be just as damaging as tornadoes; if such conditions are present, take the same precautions as you would for a tornado.

Strong storms across much of Ohio tonight into tomorrow could bring flooding along with the potential for hail and more tornadoes. See the forecast.

The 13 First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday, April 2 over the potential for severe storms in the area.

Storms fired up after dark on Wednesday, with damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes being the main threats. As of 12:50 p.m., AEP Ohio reports over 5,000 power outages for its customers, with the highest amount coming from Franklin, Fairfield, Licking and Perry counties.

Over 10 inches of rain could fall through Saturday, pushing rivers well above flood stage in a "particularly dangerous situation." If that wasn't enough, multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms with hail,

As for that dream of hers, it didn't get totally blown away in the storms. "Definitely go bigger; even if it doesn't end up being here or wherever it may be, it's the dream to definitely get into a bigger and nicer facility," said Edgington. Edgington said that her business will be closed for the rest of the week.

Ohio faces a flood watch due to a weather pattern causing continuous rains and potential storms, as per NWS Wilmington OH. Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding, with severe weather conditions also possible.

Duke Energy reported around 50,000 customers without power in the Cincinnati area, Northern Kentucky and parts of Southwest Ohio at the peak of the storm.

The storms and tornadoes flattened homes, tore off roofs, collapsed a warehouse, decimated a church, and overturned trailers. In Kentucky, Misty Vincent huddled in a bathtub with her four children and two pets as the storm ramped up overnight.