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10 tornadoes whip through North Texas

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:10:12 GMT

Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless.

Tornado training tests teamwork

Tara Hastings — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:50:37 GMT

A tornado can touch down at a moments notice and responders need to be prepared for any type of scenario.

New lightning prediction in Vandalia

Tara Hastings — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:00:13 GMT

Severe weather can strike at almost anytime and when you're outdoors, getting a warning to seek shelter is important. One Vandalia park is making sure its patrons are notified when severe weather is coming.

Siblings help illegal dumping case

Tara Hastings — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:46:47 GMT

Two Dayton siblings are being commended for their hard work to stop illegal dumping in the community.

Chasing a dream

Tara Hastings — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:38:42 GMT

An Ohio State University and Bellbrook High School graduate is trying to chase her dream of being a storm photographer.

Pollen peak far from over

Tara Hastings — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:45:39 GMT

Wednesday's rain may have been a welcome relief to those suffering from seasonal allergies. But experts say the pollen peak may be far from over.

Students prepare for tornado drill

Tara Hastings — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:58:25 GMT

Thunderstorms are in the forecast and one local school is making sure its students are ready for any severe weather.

Spring fever for spring planting

Tara Hastings — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:00:42 GMT

The mild April temperatures mean many people have spring fever across the Miami Valley. However it's still a little too early to start planting every type of plant.

Flood protection, large project

Tara Hastings — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:40:00 GMT

1913 flood victims were tired of seeing their homes and businesses taken over by water. The flood protection plan became a reality and was the largest project in the world at that time.

Could Dayton flood again like in 1913

Tara Hastings — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:40:00 GMT

The 1913 flood devastated most of the Miami Valley and now dams have been built to protect the area. But could Dayton see heavy rainfall again?

1913 flood wreak havoc on railway

Tara Hastings — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:40:00 GMT

The 1913 flood didn't just hit the city of Dayton. Several counties north of Dayton were hit hard as well. One local author is sharing stories he found about the flood in the northern Miami Valley.

1913 Flood; Hope on the hill

Tara Hastings — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:30:19 GMT

Saint Mary's Institute, now the University of Dayton opened its doors during the 1913 flood to help give victims a place to stay.

Piqua perseverance during 1913 flood

Tara Hastings — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:59:22 GMT

Flood waters in 1913 were so high a local paper had to improvise and a construction project created more problems.