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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Thursday, July 24th, 2014
Ruth McLaughlin
Ruth L. McLaughlin, 90, Muncie, Ind., went to be with the Lord the morning of July 23, 2014, at her residence following a brief illness.
She was born on Jan. 27, 1924, in Fort Recovery, to Earl and Clela Runyon Granger. She was married to Wilbur McLaughlin for 57 years before his death in 2006.
Surviving are two sons, Michael (Donna) McLaughlin, Muncie, and Timothy (Deborah) McLaughlin, Springport, Ind.; a grandson, Jeremy (Rebekah) McLaughlin, Green Bay, Wis.; three great-grandchildren, Cabot, Ainsley and Tate; a brother, David (Betty) Granger, Celina; and several nieces and nephews.
Also deceased are two brothers, Harold and Paul Granger.
She was a graduate of Fort Recovery High School, and received her bachelor of science and master's degrees from Ball State University. She was a teacher at Cowan Elementary School for 25 years.
She was a member of Southside Church of the Nazarene, Muncie, Southside Women's Quilting Group, Perry Township WCTU, Delaware County Retired Teachers Association and the National Education Association. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed crocheting for the homeless missions. She had a heart for those who were homebound or in nursing homes, visiting them faithfully.
Services are noon Saturday at Southside Church of the Nazarene, Muncie, Pastor Jeremy McLaughlin officiating. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Springhill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Calling is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospice, 2401 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 47303.
Condolences may be sent to www.meeksmortuary.com.
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