Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 1:10PM EDT until July 27 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize and Mercer. * WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 110 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, New Knoxville, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 1:08PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio... * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 108 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. 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... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.
CELINA - The Mercer County Historical Society continues to make inroads at the Mercer County Historical Museum following the death of longtime president Joyce Alig.
Alig served as the historical society's president from 1973 to the time of her recent passing in January. She was also museum director from 1975-2004 and wrote numerous books on Mercer County and Midwest Ohio history, as well as a column for The Daily Standard. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioners this week approved a contract with Fenson Contracting of Fort Jennings for $393,970 for phase two of the apron rehabilitation project at the Neil Armstrong Airport.
NEW KNOXVILLE - A big six-run third inning erased an early deficit and allowed New Knoxville to remain unbeaten with 9-4 win over Waynesfield-Goshen Friday on the Ranger diamond.
