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Bentley Road northbound entrance closed; sandbags available at EMS building

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2013 - 10:12am

The good news: The rain stopped and the flooding has peaked. The bad is that many residents in low lying areas of Bluffton are pumping basements.

On Sunday morning there was no official number of flooded residents and, while flooding was serious, it did not reach heights of recent floods.

Here are alerts from the Bluffton police department:

6 a.m. Sunday - Closed Streets as of 6 a.m. Sunday:

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9 a.m. Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2013 - 10:04am

There will be no Christmas Bowl at Harmon Field this year. The Big Riley overflowed its banks and is shoulder level on portions of the property. This photo was taken at 9 a.m. Dec. 22 and shows as the water started to go down. Watch for more photos and videos later today.

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11 p.m. Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 21, 2013 - 11:29pm

At 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, the Riley had not yet overflowed its banks at Jefferson Street. This photo was taken on the east side of the Jefferson Street bridge looking toward Vance Street. Click here for a video of the Riley at Spring Street.

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Evacuation center to open Sunday in Findlay

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 21, 2013 - 10:04pm

With flooding expected in the Findlay area, the American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot Counties will be opening an Evacuation Center on Sunday morning. 

The Evacuation Center will open at 11 a.m. Glenwood Middle School, 1715 N. Main St. in Findlay.  People coming to the Evacuation Center should park behind the school and use the rear entrance to the building.  Food will be available at the center.  Red Cross disaster responders will evaluate the flood situation on Sunday evening and consult with Findlay City officials to decide if an overnight shelter will be needed.

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Saturday night: Rain continues and the Riley rises

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 21, 2013 - 9:59pm

At 10:39 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, the Bluffton police department issued the following statement:

"The non-emergency number to reach the Bluffton command center is 419-369-2967." Contact us if you need assistance

At 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, the Bluffton police department issued the following statement:

"Police are recommending residents in low areas move vehicles to higher ground. Riley Creek is at its limits now.

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Christmas Eve service schedule for Bluffton congregations

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 21, 2013 - 12:16pm

Here is a partial list of Bluffton congregations with Christmas Eve services. Some congregations have provided additional information about their services. Those are found in separate stories in the "Church" fold. The Icon has links to those stories, where indicated.

Churches that have not provided Christmas Eve information may send information to: [email protected]. (Watch for updates)

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES IN BLUFFTON

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