Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 3:55PM EDT until August 19 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 355 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 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief cold air funnels this afternoon and evening. Several funnel clouds have already been spotted across west-central Ohio, with this feature potentially moving into central Ohio over the coming hours. Keep in mind, the majority of these funnels will not reach the ground, but if they do, gusty winds and minor damage may occur.
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 12:40PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A complex of storms will develop later this afternoon and continue overnight. Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding later this evening into the overnight hours.
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 4:25PM EDT until August 19 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 425 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Hardin, Huntsville, Port Jefferson, Kettlersville, Swanders, Montra, Mccartyville, Maplewood, Pemberton and Lake Loramie State Park.
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Monday, February 17th, 2025
Obituaries on February 17th, 2025
John "Jack" Lewis Dillehay, age 87, of Sioux Street, Fort Loramie, passed away [More]
Charles Henry Hoying (Charlie), age 94 of Minster, Ohio, passed away on Saturda [More]
Daniel Lee Dillion, age 63 of Celina, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 [More]
Melvin "Mel" A. Wendel, age 82, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday [More]
Stories on February 17th, 2025
CELINA - Both Auglaize and Mercer counties were under a level one snow emergency as of Sunday night, after accumulated snow from overnight caused hazardous roadways.
This part of Ohio is one epicenter of national outbreak
CELINA- The influx of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the Grand Lake region can be attributed to a group of dead Canada geese found dead near Grand Lake in December 2024, with additional wild birds with HPAI suspected in other areas of the state. [More]
ROCKFORD - Spencerville hit nine free throws in overtime to hold off Parkway 39-33 for a Division VI sectional title Saturday afternoon at the Panther Gymnasium.
18-0 run lifts Marion Local past New Bremen
MARIA STEIN - After a week off from its last game, Marion Local opened the Division VI girls basketball tournament at home with New Bremen.
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ST. HENRY - When the girls basketball tournament brackets were released, most people probably assumed that St. Henry would have no issues with Lima Central Catholic in the sectional final.
WBL Wrestling tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Tate Hisey joined elite company, and the Celina wrestling team bounced back in a big win on Saturday at the Western Buckeye League wrestling tournament at Hermilller Gymnasium in Ottawa.
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Brynn Egbert tied the game with six seconds remaining in regulation, then hit two free throws with 2.3 seconds remai
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Several area swimmers earned their spots in the Division II state swimming and diving championships after at-large berths based on the fastest non-qualifying times from all four district meets were announced over the weekend.
Local pictures on February 17th, 2025