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
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Homer Robinette
Homer Ray Robinette, 70, St. Marys, died at 11:56 a.m. June 14, 2011, at Doctor's West Hospital, Columbus, following a sudden illness.
He was born June 2, 1941, in Williamson, W.Va., to Lee and Effie Blacke Robinette.
Surviving are two children, Melissa J. Plokhooy, St. Marys, and Ray (Stephanie) Robinette, Monticello, Ky; four sisters, Lottie Kirk, Columbus, Maxine Noan, Carey, Bonnie Watts, Columbus, Nella Watts, Columbus; four brothers, Jim Robinette, Sycamore, Jeff Robinette, Williamson, Carlos Robinette, Plain City, and Walter Robinette, Columbus; numerous brothers- and sisters-in law; and two grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters, Wanda Robinette and Lucille Kirk; and three grandsons.
He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, St. Marys, after 30 years service. He also owned and operated a lawn care service for many years. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 767 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289, St. Marys.
Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. John Mobley officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Gideons International.
Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.
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