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Floodwalls activated in south Columbus after heavy rain

The floodwalls on Greenlawn Avenue and Harmon Avenue have been activated, according to Columbus police.
Greenlawn Avenue floodwall in Columbus on May 19, 2020. (Columbus Division of Police)

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Two floodwalls in Columbus were activated Tuesday following a period of heavy rain in the area.

The floodwalls on Greenlawn Avenue and Harmon Avenue have been activated, according to Columbus police.

Police said this is the second time in four years the Greenlawn floodwall has been activated.

I-71 southbound and northbound lanes are closed at Frank Road because of the flooding.

Greenlawn Avenue is closed from Harmon Avenue to Front Street.

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