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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.

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Photo by Janie Southard/The Daily Standard

With the recent near-perfect weather, St. Anthony farmer Tim Rauh finished harvesting beans this week and is now working on corn. Bean yields in his area are far more than expected considering the long, dry growing season this summer.

Related online story:

Farmers stunned by yields

Farmers harvesting their crops this fall say they are thrilled and surprised with their yields, considering the drought-like conditions that had them wringing their hands just months ago. [More]

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