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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Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
Norman Rhoades
Norman E. Rhoades, 77, passed away Aug. 16, 2013, at home with family and friends by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Dec. 13, 1935, in Darke County, to Hiram and Mary Cline Rhoades.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rosemary West Rhoades; a son, Edward Rhoades of Union City; daughters, Kimberly Rhoades of Winchester, Deborah (Jim) Rush of Winchester, Jacqueline (Bill) Harter of Greenville, Lisa (Phil) Wymer of Lewisburg and Jennifer (Randy) Moore of Union City; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Ralph Rhoades, Richard (Margaret) Rhoades, Donald Rhoades, Elsie Ilene (Jack) Cummings and Carlton (Mary) Rhoades; a brother-in-law, Norval Brigner; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Rhoades and Marlene (Donald) Pingel; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Wymer, "1993"; a brother, Royce Rhoades; a sister, Mary Jean Rhoades Brigner; a twin brother and sister, Marvin and Marlene Rhoades; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Rhoades.
Norman retired from Westinghouse after more than 30 years of service. He was also a school bus driver for Mississinawa Valley Schools, where he will always be remembered as "Stormin' Norman."
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.    Memorial donations may be given to Reid Oncology Associates in Richmond, Ind., or online at www.reidhosp.com.
Condolences may be left at www.reichardfh.com.
Reichard Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with services.
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