Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
By Amy Kronenberger
Joe Whitney is cultivating his legacy by preserving the history of area farming and his family's contribution to the profession.
The Whitney family hosts an annual plow day so farmers can bring their antique tractors and work the fields.
"It al [More]
Obituaries on July 22nd, 2011
Timothy L. Siemer, 45, St. Marys, died at 2:55 p.m. July 20, 2011, at The James Cancer Center, Columbus. [More]
Samantha Jo Pettit Burk, 15 months, died July 15, 2011.
She was born April 5, 2010, to Shawn M. Burk of Celina, and Julie Pettit of Waverly, who survive. [More]
Local pictures on July 22nd, 2011
Subscriber stories on July 22nd, 2011
Hot Lake Festival weekend may keep emergency crews busy
Emergency crews are on high alert this weekend for the Celina Lake Festival as temperatures soar into the 90s for the sixth consecutive day.
Celina
ST. MARYS - Auglaize County Commissioner Doug Spencer is the new athletic director for St. Marys City Schools.
The board approved hiring Spencer during a special meeting Wednesday night. He will replace Joe Bline, who resigned a few weeks ago.
CELINA - A Rockford woman believes the county's logjam removal efforts aren't thorough and fail to prevent future flooding along the St. Marys River.
CELINA - Club Oasis is reopening under new ownership and management this Lake Festival weekend.
The club, located at 201 S. Main, officially opens tonight after being closed for almost a year.
CELINA - Although he has only had two games at Jim Hoess Field this year, it didn't take long for Jensen Painter to get reacqauinted with the facility.