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 21st, 2024
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- With the cold weather here to stay for the next few months, it's important to understand the dos and don'ts of safely heating a home.
Thirty percent of all fires occur during the winter months from November through February, per a FEMA news release. These winter fires average 8,775 injuries, 1,910 deaths and $3 billion in property loss each year. [More]
Fort Recovery battles to defeat Parkway for first victory
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - After three tough losses to start the season, Fort Recovery was looking for a boost in its Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball opener Friday night against Parkway.
The Indians rode several waves as the battle came down to the fourth quarter. A Breaker Jutte bucket with just under 21/2 minutes to play gave the Indians the lead they needed with clutch defense and free throws giving the Indians a 53-48 win at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on December 21st, 2024
Destinee N. Esposito, age 21, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Mo [More]
Sharon M. Kohler, age 83, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thur [More]
Local pictures on December 21st, 2024
Subscriber stories on December 21st, 2024
MINSTER- A Celina man was charged this week in Auglaize County Municipal Court with practicing medicine without a license after the suspicious death of his relative at The Heritage Center, according to a news release from the Minster Police Department.
ST. MARYS- The St. Marys football stadium will soon undergo multiple upgrades.
School board members this week awarded a $650,000 contract to UDC Sports of North Carolina to replace the turf at the football stadium.
ST. HENRY - To say Minster got off to a fast start doesn't do justice to what happened in the first quarter Friday night at St. Henry.
The Wildcats
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Defiance got an early lead and never looked back in moving to 5-0 on the season with a 42-35 win over St. Marys in Friday night Western Buckeye League action at Grand Lake Health Systems Court.