Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the overnight hours.
Flood Warning issued August 19 at 8:49PM EDT until August 19 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Logan County in west central Ohio... Central Shelby County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1145 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 848 PM EDT, local law enforcement and emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, De Graff, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Maplewood, Pemberton, Logansville, Mcmorran, Swanders, Pickrelltown, New Jerusalem and Lake Loramie State Park.
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 6:33PM EDT until August 19 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northern Shelby County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 633 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... New Bremen, Minster, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Huntsville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville, Lewistown and Egypt.
CELINA - Authorities have found what they believe are the remains of missing 65-year-old Celina man Timothy Ray Anderson.
Human remains were located by authorities at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning south of Hand Up Village, a temporary community designed to help county residents get their lives on track. The cluster of cabins is located in a wooded area near Abounding Grace Church in Celina. [More]
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday morning approved the annexation of just over 50 acres in Gibson Township into Fort Recovery, paving the way for new housing in the village.
The 51.025-acre-parcel owned by Nathan and Jamie Fortkamp is located on the corner of Flaler and Fort Recovery-Minster roads. [More]
MINSTER - The long-awai
ted land swap between the Village of Minster and Minster Local Schools moved a step closer to completion Tuesday night when village councilors approved first reading of a resolution authorizing the transaction.
ST. MARYS - Contractors for the City of St. Marys are set to begin work on South Street and Ohio Street in the coming days. The two projects are part of the city's 2026 street program.
CELINA - Five teams on Tuesday competed in a cutthroat speed puzzle competition, racing against each other to complete a beginner brainteaser game at the Mercer County Fair.
ROCKFORD - Councilors heard an update to the Ohio Department of Transportation's plans to convert the intersection of state routes 707 and 118 into a four-way stop.
FORT RECOVERY- Village councilors discussed an upcoming water and sanitary line extension and the purchase or sale of property at a brief regular meeting Monday night.
After rain forced most high school golf matches to be postponed on Monday, the Mercer County Elks opened up for matches on Tuesday with a slate of matches.
