Flooding has closed roads in Franklin and Fairfield counties following heavy rains in central Ohio. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several roads in Franklin and Fairfield counties are closed due to flooding in the area. A large amount of rain fell across central Ohio on Saturday evening, creating localized flooding and traffic hazards.

Travel delays are mounting as airports on the east coast experience ground stops due to thunderstorms. Chicago streets were flooded by heavy rain and millions baked in extreme heat with brutal temperatures expected to continue into the weekend.

Footage from residents showed heavy flooding on Harlem Avenue in Summit and on Drake Avenue in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood. Video from a viewer in Darien showed heavy rainfall and flooded streets in the area. The flooding prompted several roadway closures across parts of the Chicago area.

The Virginia Beach-based non-profit Operation Blessing is set to transition to the next phase of its relief efforts in Texas tomorrow, which is setting up a long-term plan to assist the families

The severity of the rain has caused several area roadways and businesses to flood, especially throughout Washington County, according to the National Weather Service. The areas of impact include south of the city of Washington near the Washington County Airport.

"The floodwaters engulfed our homes and crops before my eyes," Malak Jamil, the owner of a small farm in Chakwal, told the New York Times after flooding brought losses of over $6000 to his property in mid-July. "I have no idea how I will recover from this."

The popular Milwaukee downtown karaoke bar, The High Note, shut down after flooding caused $100,000 in damage.

Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South Side.