Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the overnight hours.
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 6:15AM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Logan County in west central Ohio... Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 615 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, De Graff, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Maplewood, Pemberton, Logansville, Mcmorran, Swanders, Pickrelltown, New Jerusalem and Lake Loramie State Park.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 5:32AM EDT until August 20 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Union County in central Ohio... Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Hardin County in west central Ohio... Northern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 930 AM EDT.
* At 532 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Huntsville and Ridgeway.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Obituaries on August 6th, 2026
Susan "Sue" Gail (Botkin) Eilerman, age 84, of Monterey Drive, Fort Loramie, pa [More]
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Stories on August 6th, 2026
TwoDads unveils tasty plan for Market Street location
CELINA - A popular local food truck is set to expand with a permanent carryout and drive-thru restaurant in the former Bob Evans restaurant on Market Street in Celina, a move the business owner hopes will revitalize the once thriving block. [More]
NEW KNOXVILLE - A 72-year-old New Knoxville man was severely injured this week on a bicycle in a reported hit-and-run accident involving a drunk driver.
Horse & Buggy Tales
When Congress passed the famous Ordinance of 1787 as the first step in establishing civil government in that vast area which now comprises five state
ST JOHNS - A 58-year-old construction worker was killed on the job Wednesday afternoon in Auglaize County after a 35-year-old West Liberty man reportedly struck him with his vehicle, a news release from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol states.
A 40-year-old Lima man was sentenced to around 18 months in jail this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after stealing over $3,500 and providing authorities with a false statement in May 2025.
New Bremen wins Gary Broering Invitational
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ten area girls golf teams traveled to the Mercer County Elks on Wednesday for the eighth annual Gary Broering Invitational, held in tribute to the longtime area golf coach.
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