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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Monday, October 14th, 2013
Norman Binkley
Norman Binkley, 64, of Wapakoneta, died at 10:16 a.m. Oct. 11, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born June 11, 1949, in Lima, to Byron and Marian Merricle Binkley.
Surviving are a daughter, Sheila Goins, Celina; a son, Paul (Tina) Binkley, Wapakoneta; a sister-in-law, Julie Binkley, Wapakoneta; a niece, Connie (Allen) Schroer, New Knoxville; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James "Mike" Binkley.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and completed college coursework in automotive technology. A sergeant in the U.S. Army, he worked as the non-commissioned readiness officer at the St. Marys Armory for a number of years. He also worked as a mechanic at B & B Auto in Wapakoneta and Jerry Lear Ford dealership in St. Marys. More recently, he worked as a bartender and maintenance technician at the Wapakoneta Eagles.
He was a member of American Legion Post 330, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8445 and Eagles Lodge Aerie 691, all of Wapakoneta.
Private family graveside services with full military honors will be at Dayton Nation Cemetery.
Calling is 5 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice.
Online condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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