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NWS weather observations for February 2023

Posted by Paula Scott on March 7, 2023 - 8:06am

Local weather observer Guy Verhoff provided the attached weather observations to the National Weather Service for February 2023.

Avg. Temp. 36.4

Normal Avg. Temp 27.2

February Precipitation Total 3.31

Normal Avg. Precipitation 2.02

Max Temp 65 on the 15th & 23rd

Min Temp 8 on the 1st

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March 6 Flood Warning at 9:53 a.m.

Posted by Staff on March 6, 2023 - 1:49pm

From www.weather.gov

Flood Warning

Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 953 AM EST Mon Mar 6 2023 ...

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February 27 wind damage caused by 75 mph winds

Posted by Staff on March 6, 2023 - 5:09am

The National Weather Service has determined that a concentrated area of accelerated winds known as a microburst occured near Beaverdam on February 27.

Based on damage, it is estimated that straightline winds peaking at 75 mph occured on a 2-mile path at 3:57-3:59 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

See the report HERE.

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ODOT seeks input on proposed projects

Posted by Staff on March 4, 2023 - 6:00am

Comments accepted through March 18

LIMA–The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects in the Icon readership area:

HANCOCK COUNTY
State Route 103 bridge maintenance (PID: 105152) - ODOT is proposing to replace the surface of the bridge that carries State Route 103 over Buck Run on the eastern edge of the village of Arlington. The bridge is located approximately one half mile east of the U.S. Route 68 and State Route 103 intersection in the village.

Construction activities will result in temporary roadway closures. Vehicular through traffic will be detoured temporarily. Access for local traffic to all properties will be maintained throughout construction.

Construction is scheduled to occur in the summer of 2025.

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March 3 flood watch for Northwest Ohio

Posted by Staff on March 3, 2023 - 10:42am

UPDATE: A period of moderate to heavy rainfall is expected later this morning through this evening (March 3). Storm total rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.25 inches are expected. Wet soil conditions from recent heavy rainfall will lead to a large amount of runoff from this additional heavy rainfall. This will lead to flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas, including small creeks and streams.

Issued March 2:

National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a flood watch for Friday, March 3 including Allen County and the cities of Dunkirk, Pandora, Bluffton and Lima.

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... *

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. *

WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio, including in northwest Ohio, Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert.

WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. *

IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. *

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Governor speaks about derailment response training for rural areas, volunteer firefighters

Posted by Staff on March 2, 2023 - 6:00am

Governor DeWine announced on March 1 that he has spoken with the CEOs of both Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads about the need for increased train derailment response training for first responders. 

Because most rail miles in Ohio are in rural areas, volunteer firefighters are most likely to be the first on scene to a train derailment. However, there is currently very little training for volunteers on responding to trail derailments.

Governor DeWine reported that the CEOs of both railroads were in favor of working with the State of Ohio to increase railroad-specific training for Ohio's first responders.

Governor DeWine also announced that the Ohio Public Utilities Commission currently has up to $800,000 in grant funding available to help Ohio's smaller fire departments pay for critically important training.

Through May 31, PUCO will be taking applications for their annual hazardous materials training grant program. Among the opportunities funded through this program are “rail hazardous materials response training” and hazardous material incident response.

Funding for these grants is from fines paid by hazardous material carriers and shippers. More information is available at www.puco.ohio.gov.

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