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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Saturday, June 8th, 2013
David Smalley
David C. Smalley, 89, Rockford, died at 7:50 p.m. June 6, 2013, at his home.
He was born April 28, 1924, in Blackcreek Township to Wilbur and Adah Alspaugh Smalley. On June 2, 1951, he married Margery Smith, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Robert (Susan) Smalley of Rockford; a daughter, Kathy (Thomas) Custer of Marysville; a brother, Thomas Smalley of Celina; and three grandchildren, Bryan Smalley, Clayton Custer and Andrew Custer.
Deceased are a brother, Jacob Smalley; and two sisters, Carrie Sipe, and Bessie Hoffines.
He was a 1942 graduate of Rockford High School. He was in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in the 41st Infantry and working as a corporal under General McArthur. He worked as a foreman at Teleflex in Van Wert. He was a member of the Rockford United Methodist Church, where he was active in the church and a faithful Christian, serving on many committees. He farmed all of his life and was an Ohio Farm Bureau member. He was a member of the Rockford American Legion Post #508, and "TJ's Early Morning Round Table-advisor on World Affairs." He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time working in his orchard.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford, the Rev. Chip Steffy officiating. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Calling is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to State of the Heart Hospice, and Rockford United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be left at ketchamripley.com.
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