Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 8:26AM EDT until September 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 1100 AM EDT.
* At 826 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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°
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Council on Aging delivers fun and help to seniors
By Georgia Rindler
On any given day, the Mercer County Council on Aging Center in Celina may have a group of ladies working on a puzzle, or a team practicing for the upcoming Wii bowling league. A senior could be watching TV or selecting a book from the library, while the fitness center may have several people working out. [More]
Obituaries on December 3rd, 2024
Marcella "Sally" R. Siegrist, age 65, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on Sunday [More]
Reta Mae Schroeder, age 85 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
William C. "Bill" Roy, age 82, of Camden, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Hillsdale Hospital. [More]
Wilma Huelsman Naber, age 97, of Minster, died at 5:25 p.m. November 30, 2024 at Heritage Center, Minster. [More]
Sharon Irene Dutra, age 60 of Celina, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at her residence in Celina. [More]
M. Margaret Stachler, age 75, of Minster, died on December 2, 2024 at her home in Minster. [More]
Local pictures on December 3rd, 2024
Subscriber stories on December 3rd, 2024
CELINA - Roughly 1,200 feet of water line along State Route 703 east of Celina will need replaced next year after a recent pump system failure at an unspecified manufacturer reportedly caused extensive damage to decades-old cast iron pipe.
FORT RECOVERY - Installation of a water main for a new water tower will begin this week, Fort Recovery village administrator Randy Diller reported to village councilors on Monday night.
CELINA - Mercer County Treasurer David Wolters has been selected as an at-large officer of the County Treasurers Association of Ohio.
"The CTAO ser
CELINA- A Celina man was indicted by a Mercer County grand jury for allegedly stealing water and sewage services for six and a half years.
Casey J. Rolfes, 41, was charged with two counts of theft, a fifth-degree felony; and one count of possessing criminal tools, a fifth-degree felony.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. What an amazing week of the year.
The week of Thanksgiving is full of traditions and amazing food and laughs with family and friends. In my family there were hunting and fishing traditions.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster used a 23-4 second quarter run to pull away for a 69-35 win over Arcanum in non-conference girls basketball action at Wildcat Gymnasium on Monday night. The win moves Minster to 3-0 on the season.