Flood Watch issued August 12 at 9:17AM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected into this evening. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 8:10AM EDT until August 12 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Darke County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... Miami County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Preble County in west central Ohio... Western Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 810 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Troy, Piqua, Greenville, Celina, Tipp City, St. Marys, West Milton, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Covington, St. Henry, Arcanum, Newport, Bradford, Union City, Fort Loramie, Fort Recovery and Pleasant Hill.
Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 9:41AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 940 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fort Shawnee, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Walton, New Hampshire, Big Springs, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 115 and 118.
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Friday, February 10th, 2012
Obituaries on February 10th, 2012
Former Piqua resident Rita M. Hilgefort Fenner, 95, died Feb. 8, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Lester L. Johnson, 76, Celina, died at 9:44 p.m. Feb. 8, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Stories on February 10th, 2012
Events generate tourism revenue for the two county area
GRAND LAKE - The state is using accurate information as bait to lure fishing tournaments back to Ohio's largest inland lake.
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Manager Brian Miller sent letters asking tournaments to return to the lake and he's soliciting new ones as well. [More]
CELINA - Two top officials of an insurance company formerly used by the city and Omni Manufacturing of St. Marys have been indicted on a slew of charges, including money laundering and theft.
MINSTER - Local officials would like to attract new businesses, but the community doesn't have acreage or the existing buildings prospective clients want.
Fort Recovery would be eligible for funds if the legislation is passed
FORT RECOVERY - U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has introduced a bill that would provide $1.8 billion to communities looking to replace outdated combined sewage overflow systems.
CELINA - County officials are moving forward to financially help an athletic equipment and apparel store open this summer at the vacant Walmart site.
The Celina Police Department is awaiting word on whether the death of a local man will be ruled a traffic fatality.
Lester L. Johnson, 76, died Wednesday night at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, four days after a traffic accident along Hierholzer Street near Fairlawn Drive.
FORT RECOVERY - The Marion Local Flyers overcame a litany of first-half miscues on Thursday night to wrap up their second outright Midwest Athletic Conference championship in the past three years. [More]
COLDWATER - Although both teams were hampered by turnovers all evening long, the host Cavaliers played well in the second half and kept the Redskins at bay as Coldwater earned a 62-49 win over St. Henry on Thursday at The Palace.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina built a 42-21 lead through the first three quarters of play while rolling to a 57-38 win over Kenton in Western Buckeye League girls' basketball action on Thursday night at the Fieldhouse.
MINSTER - Following two straight losses to begin the Midwest Athletic Conference portion of their schedule, Nann Stechschulte's Minster Wildcats notched five straight conference victories heading into their meeting last night at home against the New Knoxville Rangers.
Local pictures on February 10th, 2012