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
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Sarah Chapman
Sarah G. Chapman, 101, of Plain City and formerly of Coldwater, died Sept. 25, 2011, at her daughter's residence.
She was born July 21, 1910, in Irwin, Pa., to Morrison and Anna Gallagher Good. On Jan. 27, 1933, she married Cecil C. Chapman, who is deceased.
Surviving are three daughters, Carol (Edgar) Kauffman, Plain City, Phillis Kaiser, Coldwater, and Sharyn (Frank) Terry, California; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson.
Also deceased are a son, Robert M. Chapman; a sister, Carolyn Davis; and a son-in-law, Michael Kaiser.
She was a retired registered nurse and was a member of Olivet Chapter 538 and Elizabeth Chapter 56 of Order of the Eastern Star for over 82 years.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Jerome United Methodist Church, Plain City, the Rev. David Cady officiating. Burial is at Jerome Township Cemetery.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Ferguson Funeral Home, Plain City. An Order of the Eastern Star service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice, Marysville, or the OES Benevolent Fund.
Condolences may be left at www.fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com.
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