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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Friday, August 1st, 2014
Cordie Miracle
Cordie Miracle, 89, Wapakoneta, formerly of Findlay, went home to be with our Lord on July 30, 2014.
She was born March 27, 1925, in Bell County, Ky., to George and MaryBell Hoskins Thompson. On Aug. 3, 1944, in St. Marys, she married the love of her life, Cecil A. Miracle, who died Jan. 14, 1990.
Surviving are a son, Dean (Jane) Miracle, Findlay; two daughters, Vera (Robert) Tasker, Wapakoneta, and Tina (Robert) Driftmyer, Findlay; a son-in-law, John Lowden, Mt. Blanchard; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one sister, Martha Chaney, St. Marys; a special brother-in-law, Ernest Miracle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Also deceased are a daughter, Carolyn Lowden; four brothers, Willie Thompson, Clyde Thompson, Clifton Thompson and Herbert Thompson; and three sisters, Dora Markley, Maude Caldwell and Ellen Keith.
She most enjoyed being surrounded by family. A homemaker, she could usually be found in the kitchen. She loved gardens and flowers and watching the weather. She left on her final journey in a beautiful sunset to guide her way home.
She was a life member of Hillsdale Baptist Church, St. Marys, and attended Harvest Baptist Church, Wapakoneta.
Funeral rites are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Ronnie Bruce officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, St. Marys.
Calling is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Susan Komen Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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