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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.

Thursday, July 28th, 2016

Photo by Nancy Allen/The Daily Standard

Leaves on these corn plants along Clover Four Road just east of U.S. 127 are curling and turning brown, both signs of insufficient moisture. Many area farmers are expected to experience yield losses due to the dry conditions. A small part of Mercer County south of Grand Lake along the border with Auglaize County and the lower third of Auglaize County are in a moderate drought, according to the USDA's drought monitor.

Related online story:

Lack of rain hurting crops

Many local farmers will see yield losses due to dry weather and drought conditions.

Combine that with lower market prices for corn and soybeans, and farmers could be facing a tough year, local ag officials say. [More]

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