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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Wednesday, February 12th, 2014
Ralph Smith Jr.
Ralph W. Smith Jr., 83, St. Marys, died Feb. 7, 2014, at Kindred Hospital in Lima.
He was born Sept. 10, 1931, in Neptune, to Ralph and Nora Rutledge Smith Sr. On Aug. 20, 1982, he married Betty J. Jones in Wapakoneta, and she survives.
Also surviving are daughters, Elaine (Ron) Hoskins, Findlay, and Karen (Tim) Klosterman, Celina; a son, Dave (Diane) Smith, Celina; two stepdaughters, Lori (Kent) Taylor, Celina, and Claudia Emrick, Lima; two stepsons, Scott Emrick, St. Marys, Johno Emrick, Chillicothe; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; numerous step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Margie (Merle) Brookhart, Celina; and a brother, Joe Smith, of Ladysmith, Wisc.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a 1950 graduate of Rockford High School and attended Ohio Northern University. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a radio operator in the 3rd Strategic Support Squadron during the Korean Conflict.
He was a retired production employee from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys. He was a member of American Legion Post #323 and Auglaize County Buzzard Baiters. His favorite pastimes included flying radio-controlled airplanes and riding his motorcycle in the sunshine.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home West Chapel, St. Marys, the Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Military honors will follow the service at the funeral home.
Calling is 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family via: www. millerfuneralhomes.net.
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