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, February 14th, 2015
Marcia Koeppel
Marcia A. Koeppel, 76, Rockford, died early Feb. 13, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, where she had been a patient.
She was born June 21, 1938, in Dublin Township, Rockford, to Ford and Irma Swoveland Koeppel. She is survived by several cousins and her dear friends who were almost like family.
She taught second-grade at Mendon Union School, Wren and Convoy Schools and retired from Crestview School, ending a long and rewarding teaching career of 35 years.
She lived her entire life in Rockford and was a member of New Horizons Community Church, which was a huge part of her life. There she enjoyed teaching "Kids in the Kingdom" and Sunday School.
Service are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, Pastor Dave Souers officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to New Horizons Community Church.
Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.
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