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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.

Saturday, August 31st, 2019

Photo by Ryan Snyder/The Daily Standard

This aerial photo of West Beach in Grand Lake St. Marys State Park shows the rock wall that was constructed to prevent an excess inflow of nutrient-rich sediment and algae-rich water from the lake. The white dots in the water are diffusers helping to improve water quality in the West Beach area.

Related online story:

Tests: Water safe for contact

ST. MARYS - Initial tests measuring microcystin levels at West Beach in Grand Lake St. Marys State Park show toxin levels are low enough to remove the "no contact" water advisory signs. [More]

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