CELINA -- Several inches of rain fell in Mercer County in the past 24 hours and it's prompted many folks to take precautions to keep water out of their homes.
The area has seen between an inch and a half to three inches in some areas.
A flood watch remains in effect until Friday morning.
Dispatchers with the sheriff's office say at least 20 roads have high water signs posted on them.
We were there as the Beaver Creek started to inch its way over Schunk Road in Celina. There were several spots where the creek was going over its banks in low-lying areas.
"Takes that water awhile to drain from those fields," said homeowner Julio Cervantes.
Cervantes lives around the corner from Schunk Road.
He says it floods everywhere.
Mercer County EMA Director Mike Robbins says homeowners should begin preparing now for floods. Especially because more rain is expected early next week.
Most homeowners have found solutions to stop water from coming into their homes. Many of them have man-made mounds around their properties.
And, Cervantes has a sump pump.
"It drains all the water that was around the foundation, pumps it out through the sewer drain system," he said.
Officials want to remind everyone to never drive through any water overflow.
They can't iterate enough, "turn around, don't drown."
Earlier coverage:
CELINA -- Rain continues to fall in West Central Ohio and more is expected throughout Thursday night.
A flood watch is in effect until Friday morning for Darke, Shelby, Logan, Auglaize and Mercer counties.
We talked with Mike Robbins, EMA director of Mercer County.
Robbins says now is the time for homeowners to prepare for flooding because more rain is expected early next week.
He says homeowners especially in low-lying areas need to prepare.
The Mercer County Sheriffs Office and emergency crews responded Thursday morning to a woman who tried to drive on a county road covered with water.
We're told it was a minor rescue, but for Robbins it's a reminder to everyone to turn around if there's water on the roadways.
Robbins says a few roads may need to be shut down Thursday night because of potential flooding.
He says keep an eye out for high water signs.
Our reporter Nicole Grigg is in Celina.
Let her know where you're seeing minor flooding on roadways or creeks.
You can follow her on Twitter @NicoleG2245
The area has seen between an inch and a half to three inches in some areas.
A flood watch remains in effect until Friday morning.
Dispatchers with the sheriff's office say at least 20 roads have high water signs posted on them.
We were there as the Beaver Creek started to inch its way over Schunk Road in Celina. There were several spots where the creek was going over its banks in low-lying areas.
"Takes that water awhile to drain from those fields," said homeowner Julio Cervantes.
Cervantes lives around the corner from Schunk Road.
He says it floods everywhere.
Mercer County EMA Director Mike Robbins says homeowners should begin preparing now for floods. Especially because more rain is expected early next week.
Most homeowners have found solutions to stop water from coming into their homes. Many of them have man-made mounds around their properties.
And, Cervantes has a sump pump.
"It drains all the water that was around the foundation, pumps it out through the sewer drain system," he said.
Officials want to remind everyone to never drive through any water overflow.
They can't iterate enough, "turn around, don't drown."
Earlier coverage:
CELINA -- Rain continues to fall in West Central Ohio and more is expected throughout Thursday night.
A flood watch is in effect until Friday morning for Darke, Shelby, Logan, Auglaize and Mercer counties.
We talked with Mike Robbins, EMA director of Mercer County.
Robbins says now is the time for homeowners to prepare for flooding because more rain is expected early next week.
He says homeowners especially in low-lying areas need to prepare.
The Mercer County Sheriffs Office and emergency crews responded Thursday morning to a woman who tried to drive on a county road covered with water.
We're told it was a minor rescue, but for Robbins it's a reminder to everyone to turn around if there's water on the roadways.
Robbins says a few roads may need to be shut down Thursday night because of potential flooding.
He says keep an eye out for high water signs.
Our reporter Nicole Grigg is in Celina.
Let her know where you're seeing minor flooding on roadways or creeks.
You can follow her on Twitter @NicoleG2245