Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 6:06AM EDT until September 17 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 900 AM EDT.
* At 606 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, State Route 116 at State Route 197, Chattanooga and Kossuth.
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 67° 67° slight chance chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° 62° 62°
Monday, August 1st, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
WAPAKONETA - Luke Huelskamp tiredly watched judges at the 159th Auglaize County Fair sample his baked goods ranging from pumpkin pie to ketchup cake.
"I haven't been to bed yet," the 18-year-old St. Marys man said midway through the Sunday morning [More]
By Mike Ernst
ROSSBURG - A couple of former west coast sprint car drivers who have moved to the Midwest to advance their racing careers picked up the checkered flags on Saturday night during NAPA Auto Parts Night at Eldora Speedway.
Youngster Justin Grant, who [More]
Obituaries on August 1st, 2011
Richard D. "Dick" Bigelow, 72, Celina, died at 8:20 a.m. July 31, 2011, in his home. [More]
Dale E. Fleming, 67, York, Pa., died at 11:46 a.m. July 25, 2011, at his home. [More]
Landen Thomas Phlipot, 3 months old, New Bremen, died July 30, 2011, at his home of natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on August 1st, 2011
Subscriber stories on August 1st, 2011
GRAND LAKE - The Ohio Department of Health is investigating a report that an individual became ill recently because of Grand Lake.
Jennifer House,
The incandescent lightbulb is at the center of a debate over energy efficiency vs. personal freedom.
A law signed by President George W. Bush in 2
A Celina man charged in connection with a recent burglary faces additional charges after he damaged a sprinkler head at the Mercer County Detention Facility.
A 25-year-old Celina woman allegedly bit a Mercer County Sheriff's deputy Saturday night while being booked into jail for persistent disorderly conduct and domestic violence.
WAPAKONETA - A new Auglaize County clerk of courts and recorder were sworn in today after commissioners passed resolutions for their appointments.
Today
• 5 p.m. - Adult Pewee Pork Producers Showmanship
• 5, 7 and 9 p.m. - Mike Bishop comedy hypnotist (kids tent)
• 6:30 p.m. - Open h
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake wrapped up a rough 2011 Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League season with a 10-3 win over the Licking County Settlers on Sunday afternoon at Don Edwards Field in Newark.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bowling Green scored three times in the bottom of the third inning and held on to defeat Vandalia 5-3 to capture the 2011 ACME state baseball championship on Saturday afternoon at Montgomery Field in Celina.
Ohio State football standout and Coldwater High School graduate Ross Homan officially became a member of the Minnesota Vikings this past weekend, signing a contract with the team and is in camp as the team begins training at Minnesota-Mankato.