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
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Spotting a majestic bald eagle near the shores of Grand Lake can be an exhilarating experience.
Ohio's bald eagle population has increased dramatically in recent years, with an estimated 910 nesting pairs statewide in 2023, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The absence of foliage makes winter a great time to spot eagles improving their large nests along waterways. [More]
Obituaries on December 14th, 2024
Leroy Pohl, age 86 of West Chester, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in Cincinnati. [More]
Lori R. Huffman, age 54, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residen [More]
Michael Buschur, age 74, of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 14th, 2024
Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Alyssa Blackburn-Dolan to the Bowling Green Municipal Court.
Blackburn-Dolan, a former lawyer with Noble, Montague & Moul of St. Marys, will assume office Jan. 2 and will be taking the seat held by Judge Mark Reddin, who is retiring on Dec. 31.
Hot start lifts Celina past St. Marys in WBL opener
CELINA - After a chilly start to the season, Celina turned up the heat on its shooting against St. Marys in the Western Buckeye League boys basketball opener.
NEW BREMEN - St. Henry rode a hot start to a 56-49 victory over New Bremen in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener Friday night at the Cardinal gymnasium.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles dominated the first half and never looked back in winning its Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball opener 52-27 over Parkway at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford on Friday night.