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
Tuesday, July 26th, 2022
By Joseph Gilroy
CELINA - Council members during their Monday evening meeting moved one step closer to approving an amendment to help alleviate a housing shortage in Celina.
Council advanced to third reading an ordinance to change an Irmscher Boulevard property's zoning classification from B-3, community shopping center, to R-O, residence and offices. A public hearing for the final reading will be held on Aug. 22. [More]
Obituaries on July 26th, 2022
Jeffrey L. Reynolds, 57, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Fort Recovery, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Luella A. Lochtefeld age 88, long time resident of St. Rose and recently of Ft. Recovery, died Saturday July 23, 2022, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Fr. Thomas F. Feltz died on June 15, 2022, at Southern California Hospital in Culver City, California. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 26th, 2022
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday passed on emergency an ordinance to create an OneOhio Opioid Settlement Fund.
Fiscal officer Amy Sp
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The Lima Junior Golf Association wrapped up its summer tour with the Elks Invitational Tournament of Champions at Shawnee Country Club outside Lima. The event was open to just the top qualifying players based on participation and points.