Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Nelson gets (big) props
Photo by Paige Sutter/The Daily Standard

Nelson, Mercer County Fairground's hulking homage to the legendary Bigfoot, has hit the big time with a shoutout in Ohio Magazine. The popular Ohio travel, history and lifestyle publication named Celina's unique sculpture as one of its "5 Incredible Roadside Art Finds in Ohio" in its March/April issue. The pub credited the Bear Hollow Wood Carvers team for creating the piece and noted that travelers who gathered at the fairgrounds for last April's total solar eclipse "also got to see the genesis of the county's newest photo-op spot." Fair officials said after construction of the oversized wooden Sasquatch in the spring of 2024 that they hope Nelson enhances Mercer County's reputation as a hub of growth and excitement. "Our hope is that it brings enjoyment to our community," fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp had said. "We also hope that it is a fun thing for folks to travel to see." If Nelson gets more media attention like this, the sightseers are sure to follow.

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