2008:  Historical Year For Central Ohio Weather

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Hurricane Ike lashed the upper Texas coast in mid-September, then just a day later paid a visit to Ohio tapping into powerful jet stream winds, giving Central Ohio a just a taste of what a hurricane is actually like.  Hurricane-force winds brought a record breaking 75 mph winds to Central Ohio, toppling trees and power lines leaving 2.6 million Ohio homes and businesses in the dark.

No tropical system had ever caused so much destruction this far north.  A week without power brought neighbors together.  The scars from the storm are still visible in the form of blue tarps.  On July 22, in the dark of night, a local windstorm blasted New Lexington and Junction City with winds estimated as high as 110 mph.  Straight-line winds acting like a category two hurricane.

Even the late winter was more memorable for high winds, this time accompanied by a record 20-inch snowstorm with blizzard-like conditions.  The winds gusted to almost 37 mph shutting down Columbus on a Saturday with what looked like a giant snow globe.
Stay with NBC 4 and refresh nbc4i.com for additional information.

To submit a story idea or news tip, e-mail us at .

NBC 4 POLITICS: Headlines, Interactives & Video

MORE: NBC 4 Local News | Local Crime News

NBC 4 SPORTS: Sports News, Video