Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 3:55PM EDT until August 19 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Mercer County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 355 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief cold air funnels this afternoon and evening. Several funnel clouds have already been spotted across west-central Ohio, with this feature potentially moving into central Ohio over the coming hours. Keep in mind, the majority of these funnels will not reach the ground, but if they do, gusty winds and minor damage may occur.
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 12:40PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union. * WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A complex of storms will develop later this afternoon and continue overnight. Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding later this evening into the overnight hours.
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 4:25PM EDT until August 19 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Shelby County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 425 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Hardin, Huntsville, Port Jefferson, Kettlersville, Swanders, Montra, Mccartyville, Maplewood, Pemberton and Lake Loramie State Park.
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday morning approved the annexation of just over 50 acres in Gibson Township into Fort Recovery, paving the way for new housing in the village. [More]
MINSTER - The long-awai
ted land swap between the Village of Minster and Minster Local Schools moved a step closer to completion Tuesday night when village councilors approved first reading of a resolution authorizing the transaction.
ST. MARYS - Contractors for the City of St. Marys are set to begin work on South Street and Ohio Street in the coming days. The two projects are part of the city's 2026 street program.
CELINA - Five teams on Tuesday competed in a cutthroat speed puzzle competition, racing against each other to complete a beginner brainteaser game at the Mercer County Fair.
ROCKFORD - Councilors heard an update to the Ohio Department of Transportation's plans to convert the intersection of state routes 707 and 118 into a four-way stop.
FORT RECOVERY- Village councilors discussed an upcoming water and sanitary line extension and the purchase or sale of property at a brief regular meeting Monday night.
After rain forced most high school golf matches to be postponed on Monday, the Mercer County Elks opened up for matches on Tuesday with a slate of matches.
