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
Friday, April 27th, 2012
Marilyn Sheets
Marilyn A. Sheets, 73, St. Marys, died at 3:30 a.m. April 26, 2012, at her home.
She was born March 1, 1939, in Ohio City, to Albert "Buck" and Matra Wilson Davis. On Nov. 15, 1965, she married Rex Sheets, who died Sept. 2, 2002.
Surviving are a daughter, Patricia (James) Fast, St. Marys; a sister, Janet Beougher, St. Marys; a brother, Ray (Linda) Davis, Mendon; a grandson; two great-granddaughters; three stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
She formerly worked at Koch's Restaurant in St. Marys and as a bartender for private functions and other social events in the area. She was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Eagles Lodge, all in St. Marys, and the Moose Lodge, Celina. She also served as a volunteer at St. Marys Living Center and Agape Ministries in St. Marys.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Josh Andrews officiating. Private burial services will take place at Neptune Cemetery.
Calling is 4-6 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Auglaize County.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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