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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.

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

Photo by Ryan Snyder/The Daily Standard

Aerial photos taken May 26, 2019, top, and July 31, 2020, show the Windy Point wetlands area before and after the artificial wetlands had been constructed. About 5.6 acres are underwater habitat, and the remaining 9.7 acres have been planted with warm-season grasses and forbs, which are herbaceous flowering plants. The area also includes a small walking path.

Related online story:

New wetlands open to the public

MONTEZUMA - The recently completed Windy Point wetlands area is open to the public, with officials hosting tours of the area over the weekend, despite the rainy forecast. [More]

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