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Weekend storms over Columbia caused flash flooding, downed a century-old tree

Weekend storms over Columbia caused flash flooding, downed a century-old tree

The 125-year-old Oak tree located in downtown Columbia split in half, taking power lines down with it and causing a road closure Saturday night.

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