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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Thursday, July 28th, 2016
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The USDA's drought monitor map shows degrees of dryness for the Buckeye State. The map shows parts of Mercer and Auglaize counties are in a moderate drought and other areas are abnormally dry.

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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