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WORLD CLASS!!! The elevated river levels made for an excellent place for experienced kayakers to train on Monday afternoon.
Heavy rain runoff causing flooding concerns along the Chattahoochee River in Columbus. The river is currently around 27 feet and expected to rise to 31 feet late tonight. Minor flooding along the river is expected. This is already causing parts of the Riverwalk in both Columbus and Phenix City to be under water.
Flash Flooding Closes Major Streets In West Point and Lanett. Heavy rains have caused flooding which has made numerous roads in downtown West Point and Lanett impassable.
Columbus Fire & EMS is currently on the scene of a structure fire in the 1000 block of Henry Avenue in Columbus.
Power out including multiple traffic lights. Georgia Power crews are in the area working to restore power tonight. An area from near Bibb City to the Jordan/Johnson area is being impacted by a power outage. Several traffic signals are impacted in areas along Veterans Pkwy, Hamilton Road, River Road, 38th Street and 2nd Avenue. Please use caution if you are out and about. Crews are working to restore power.
Columbus, Ga feeling and looking more like Columbus, OH this morning!
UPDATE- The accident has been cleared and travel lanes have reopened with normal flow.
Good Morning Columbus and Happy Halloween! We have a morning traffic alert if you are traveling along I-185 South through the city expect some morning delays. First responders are on scene of an accident on the southbound side of 185 just north of Macon Road. Heavy delays are reported back to near Airport Thruway,
Phenix City Fire Crews are currently on scene of a single story structure fire on 10th Avenue near the intersection of 19th Street.
Phenix City firefighters are currently working a fire involving an 18-wheeler on US Highway 431 North near 5th Street South.
BREAKING NEWS: Bicyclist struck by vehicle on Buena Vista Road Tuesday evening. The cyclist was alert and responding to first responders on the scene.
Recent heavy rains have the Chattahoochee River looking a little high this morning. Portions of both the Columbus and Phenix City Riverwalk’s have been closed due to the high waters.
Here is something we don’t see often! A little snow falling in parts of Lee County, Alabama this morning. So far we are seeing no accumulation or travel problems in the area.
This was the scene at a home on Mathews Street in Columbus shortly before 3 pm today. Heavily armed officers surrounded and searched a home. We are working to get more details on what prompted the law enforcement response.
Did you get a chance to checkout the Strut The Hooch parade in Uptown Columbus on Saturday? View all the wacky and wild fun that unfolded.
Peaceful protests took place in Columbus today on Broadway.
SALUTE TO THOSE ON THE FRONTLINES: Two F-16’s flew over The VA Healthcare Center in Tuskegee on Tuesday afternoon. The two jets were from the 187th Fighter Wing based at Dannelly Field in Montgomery. Air National Guard units flew over various hospitals in Alabama on Tuesday to salute those engaged in the fight against COVID-19.
BREAKING NEWS: Phenix City fire crews on scene of a structure fire at the Edmond Estates Apartments. One building has sustained roof damage but no injuries reported.
