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Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

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The water at a test site at Harmon's Landing was clearer after receiving alum on Sept. 23. Those interested in the pilot test say water clarity has returned to what it was prior to the treatment. The Ohio EPA said improved water clarity will not be the gauge of the study's success.

Related online story:

EPA: Water clarity not gauge of success

GRAND LAKE - The water in Grand Lake isn't clear and neither are the results - yet -of the recent alum pilot study.

An EPA official on Wednesday said it's too early to form any conclusions about the test and noted improved water clarity will not be the gauge of success. [More]

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