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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Friday, April 18th, 2008
Jim Strete
Jim H. Strete, 65, of Rockford, died at 3:50 a.m. April 17, 2008, at his home.
He was born July 31, 1942, in Mercer County, to Luther and Laura Gladine Shock Strete.
Survivors are a son, Travis (Tonya), Monroe, Ind.; two daughters, Tabatha (Mike) Kraner, Van Wert, and Tracy (Kenny) Guernsey, New Haven, Ind.; two sisters, Betty (George) Pickle, Coldwater, and Jane Mathews, Van Wert; and four grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Tamara; a brother, Jerry; and a sister, Clela Kohnen.
He retired after 40 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was a member of Calvary United Brethren Church, Rockford, and attended The Bridge Community Church, Decatur, Ind.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Mo Hodge officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be made at www.ketchamripleyfh@embarqmail.com.
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