Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 3:58PM EDT until July 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 356 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... Fort Loramie, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, New Knoxville, Russia, Osgood, Willowdell, Chickasaw, Kettlersville, Yorkshire, Lake Loramie State Park, Egypt, Maria Stein, Mccartyville and Houston.
Today 81° Today 81° chance 67° 67° chance Tomorrow 83° Tomorrow 83° 66° 66°
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Monday, December 5th, 2011
High water
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

A semi crosses over the bridge on U.S. 127 this morning as flood water rises in Beaver Creek. Mercer County received 0.79 inches of rain Sunday and overnight, stated Dennis Howick, local weather forecaster. Mercer County EMA director Mike Robbins this morning said he doesn't expect any flooding on the roadways today. The National Weather Service is predicting another 1/2- to 3/4-inch of rain today. The remainder of the week is expected to be dry.

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