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
Monday, June 27th, 2022
Officials preach common sense and life jackets
By Erin Gardner
CELINA- Area officials hope for a safe summer in and on the water.
Life jackets save lives
The most important safety measure one can practice while on the water is to wear a life jacket, said Don Siler of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft. [More]
Obituaries on June 27th, 2022
Jon H. Woehrmyer, age 74, of Minster, Ohio, passed away June 25th, at Vancrest [More]
James B. "Jim" Smith, 80, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully at 11:55 PM T [More]
Jerry L. Winget, of Celina, passed away at the age of 64 on June 24, 2022 at the Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys at 8:50 pm. [More]
Local pictures on June 27th, 2022
Subscriber stories on June 27th, 2022
ROSSBURG - Dylan Westbrook dominated the NRA Sprint Invader portion of the Sure Shot Summer Showdown at Eldora Speedway on Saturday night and in doing so became the first Canadian to win a winged sprint car race at the legendary half-mile.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
New Bremen rallied from an early two-run deficit to win its ACME baseball sectional opener at Anna on Sunday, taking the lead in the fourth inning and adding four runs in the final three innings for an 8-3 victory.