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
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Monday, December 3rd, 2007
Charles Long
Charles E. Long, 74, 2100 Celina Road, Lot 115, died at 2:06 p.m. Dec. 1, 2007, in the emergency department at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Feb. 11, 1933, in St. Marys, to Webster and Marie Drake Long. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married Mary Elizabeth Mertz, who died Nov. 13, 1991.
Surviving are two daughters, Christine (Mark) Chadwick and Cheryl (Jim) Brown, all of St. Marys; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Webster; and a sister, Goldie Mae.
He retired from Parker Cylinder Division, St. Marys, after 44 years of service. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 767, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323, all of St. Marys. He also was a member of the West Ohio Junior Rifle Club.
Services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Bill Maki officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Calling is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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