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.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyday life in Mercer and Auglaize counties for the past 10 months since it made its way to Ohio.
Area long-term care facilities and nursing homes, schools and workplaces have battled to tame outbreaks throughout the year. The same institutions experienced shutdowns in March when Ohioans were instructed to stay home unless absolutely necessary. [More]