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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.

Tuesday, January 31st, 2017

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Despite concerns about Grand Lake's water level from some residents, the waterline is still about one-third of an inch below the notch in the spillway on West Bank Road. A state spokesperson said water is routinely let out during the winter to allow room for spring rains.

Related online story:

Lowering of lake stirs concerns

GRAND LAKE - Area residents have been voicing their concerns on social media and other places over the state's lowering of the lake's water level. [More]

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