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, March 22nd, 2014
Thomas Smith
Thomas A. Smith, 90, Wapakoneta, formerly of St. Marys, died at 12:26 p.m. March 19, 2014, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born March 6, 1924, in St. Marys, to Roy and Louise Hartzog Smith.
On Feb. 6, 1944, he married Marian I. Sprague in Philadelphia, Pa., who died June 24, 2013.
Survivors include a son, David (Teresa) Smith, Wapakoneta; a daughter, Luanne (John) Brown, Lincoln, Neb.; five grandchildren, Christine (Mike) Enderud, Kendra Hunter, Carrie (Michael) Daniel, Scott (Linda) Brown and Katie Brown; seven great-grandchildren, Jessica Enderud, Bailey Enderud, Dylan Strauss, Emma Strauss, Ian Brown, Owen Brown and Evan Daniel; and a brother, Fred (Lucille) Smith, Fostoria.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, William (Shirley) Smith, and a sister, Mona Lee (Bill) Williams.
He was a 1941 graduate of Buckland High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in a Marine attachment aboard the USS Philadelphia during World War II. He was retired from Midwest Electrical Cooperative (a job he loved), where he was outside line supervisor. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys and a 48-year member of the St. Marys Kiwanis Club. He also was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts, both of Spencerville. His favorite pastimes included ballroom dancing, playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren. The Christmas season was his favorite time of year, and he took great care in selecting special gifts for those near and dear to him.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. David Woodyard officiating. Burial with full graveside military honors will follow at Spencerville Cemetery.
Calling is 9-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home on High Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Capabilities (for special needs individuals), ABC Center in New Bremen, or Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at www. millerfuneralhomes.net.
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