Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

A Nextell phone shows Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for The Daily Standard. GPS technology can help locate cell phones and/or calls in emergencies, however, Mercer and Auglaize counties do not currently have the technology for their 911 systems.

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Not able to locate all cell phones
Cell phones have become a lifeline for people in emergency situations but their potential remains limited locally as authorities await technology updates. [More]
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