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°
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Auglaize County will spend $2.4M to clean up area
By William Kincaid
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners have been awarded a $2.1 million state grant to clear away decrepit structures and debris and remediate contaminated soil at a 19-acre former junkyard site northeast of St. Marys.
Once the estimated $2.4 million project is complete, the property at 14505 Townline-Kossuth Road in Noble Township will be ready for future development, according to county administrator Erica Preston. [More]
Obituaries on November 21st, 2024
Jerome "Jerry" Kemper, age 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home in Osgood. [More]
Gary McKibben, age 77, a resident of Geneva, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home in Geneva. [More]
Terry 'Tribey' Bruns, age 69 of Coldwater, died on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his residence. [More]
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 5:00PM, Craig J. DeMange, age 49, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family after battling cancer for over two years. [More]
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Subscriber stories on November 21st, 2024
COLDWATER - Mercer County Joint Township Hospital was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States by Newsweek Magazine and Statista, Mercer Health CEO Lisa Klenke reported Wednesday.
CELINA - A Celina man was sentenced Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on vandalism and assault charges.
Cameron E. Ofray, 21, was sentenced to up to five years of community control sanctions on one count of vandalism, a fifth-degree felony, and assault, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Horse and Buggy Tales
On Aug. 17, 1825, John and Katherine Ingleright's estate was on the docket of the court of common pleas for settlement. The sale of the property was
OPSMA All-Northwest District Football
Eight area football players and one coach earned top honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Northwest District Board released its postseason honors list on Wednesday evening.
  MAC-tion will be abundant on Friday night.
At least two Midwest Athletic Conference teams will advance to the state football final four in two divisions as conference teams will face off against each other in two regional finals and another will play in another regional.
CAVS FACE ROCKETS IN REPLAY
Like Minster and Marion, Coldwater and Anna's first meeting was competitive. The teams played Sept. 13 at Cavalier Stad
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James Niemeyer, WR, Minster
Five receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns in the Wildcats' 42-0 win over Cincinnati College Prep.