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, September 13th, 2014
Dorothy Burtch
Dorothy "Dot" Esther Burtch, 82, Rockford, died at 11:56 p.m. Sept. 11, 2014, at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born Nov. 14, 1931, to Herbert E. and Connie E. Felver Levihn. On July 17, 1954, she married Thomas E. Burtch, who survives in Rockford.
Also surviving are a daughter, Susie Christman, Huntertown, Ind.; five sons, Tom (Lori) Burtch, Rockford, John (Tina) Burtch, Westerville, Ed (Misty) Burtch, Rockford, Robert (Cheryl) Burtch, Minster, and Mike (Melissa) Burtch, Rockford; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Robert and Herbert Levihn; a sister, Margaret Levihn; and a son-in-law, Dan Christman.
She was the secretary and accountant at Burtch Seed Company, Tama, for years. Together with her husband, Tom, they started the business and were co-owners. She had lived in Rockford since 1960, coming from Paulding.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina, and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family, and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whether they were making cookies together, or she was watching them play sports - she was their biggest fan! She grew to be an avid sports fan of Parkway, OSU and the Reds, after putting up with her husband Tom's love of sports for so many years. They always enjoyed watching their favorite teams.
Although she never wanted to be in the spotlight, she had so many accomplishments, and was well-respected by her peers. Their business won Business of the Year award while they were at the Seed House, and she had the honor one year of being Rockford's Citizen of the Year.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Horizons Community Church, Rockford, the Rev. Dr. Jeffery Grazma officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be given to Wernle Children's Home, Richmond, Ind., or ARC of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Condolences may be left at ketchamripley.com.
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