Severe Storm Damages Mt. Orab Home, Uproots Carport
A severe storm in Mt. Orab, Ohio, caused significant damage, including ripping a homeowner's carport from the ground and blowing it across their property. The resident was not home during the storm, but her daughter and grandchildren were, who reported…
Cincinnati, OH, August 12, 2026 —
A powerful storm struck Mt. Orab, Ohio, leaving a trail of significant property damage in its wake. The severe weather event resulted in a homeowner’s carport being torn from its foundation and propelled across the property.
The resident was reportedly not at home when the storm hit. However, her daughter and grandchildren were present inside the house. They described feeling the structure move during the intense weather before the phone line became inoperable.
Fortunately, all individuals inside the home escaped the incident without physical harm. The house itself, however, sustained notable damage, including issues to its roof in addition to the destruction of the carport.
The full extent of the damage and the specific timeline of the storm were not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Alex Null on www.wcpo.com, see more information here.
