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, May 9th, 2013
Dorothy Dorsett
Dorothy Lynn Dorsett, 54, Wapakoneta, died at 1:49 a.m. May 7, 2013, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 23, 1958, in Lima, to Robert E. and Betty L. Vondenhuevel Hague, who survive in Wapakoneta.
Other survivors include a sister, Carol (Rich) Dorsett of Wapakoneta; a former husband, Harold Dorsett II; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Hague, and a brother, Donald Hague.
She worked as a nurse's aide for 24 years at Heartland of Indian Lake. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta, and a 1977 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. She enjoyed crocheting, needle work and playing cards.
Services are 3 p.m., Saturday at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, the Rev. Steven Nelson officiating.
Burial of cremated remains will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.
Calling is 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.
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