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
Tuesday, January 30th, 2007
Drexell Castle
Drexell Castle, 63, of New Carlisle, died Jan. 28, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 19, 1943, in West Liberty, Ky., to Denzil and Nancy Gevedon Castle. His wife of 29 years, Mary Jo Skip Castle, survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Teresa A. Long and Kimberly S. (John) Switzer; a sister, Norma Cook; and a grandson, all of New Carlisle.
Deceased is a sister, Sharon Schroll.
He retired in 1999 after 36 years of service at General Motors. He was a member of the New Carlisle Sportsman Club, National Rifle Association and New Carlisle Church of the Brethren.
Services are 6 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Andrew J.O. Wright officiating.
Calling is after 5 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Contributions can be made to the church.
Condolences can be sent to www.trostelchapman.com.
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