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
Monday, October 5th, 2015
James Hudson
James E. Hudson, 85, New Bremen, Ohio, died 7:17 A.M. Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys.
He was born February 23, 1930, in Allen County, Ohio, the son of Elra and Margaret (Cook) Hudson. He married Anna Mae Cooper on August 27, 1950, at Saint Paul's United Church of Christ in New Bremen, and she survives at the residence.
He is also survived by his three children: Mark (Belinda) Hudson of New Bremen; Marna (Tom) Katterheinrich of New Knoxville; Susan Rumple of Wapakoneta. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Matt (Andria) Hudson; Johanna Hudson; Andrew Hudson; Rachel Katterheinrich; Jennifer McClain and Ryan Rumple. He is survived by his great-grandchildren Aiden, Olivia, Paige, Brett, Jordan, Jaclynn, Jessica, Harley, Thomas, Aleaha and Brandon. He is survived by two brothers, Thomas Hudson of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Richard (Ann) Hudson of Saint Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert Hudson.
Jim was a 1948 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School and a veteran of the Army National Guard. He retired after 32 years of service at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys. He was a farmer and repaired jewelry for many years at his family business, Hudson Jewelry Store in Saint Marys.
He was a retired partner at the Miller Funeral Homes in Saint Marys and New Knoxville. He will be remembered for his friendly personality and his compassion for those in their time of need.
Jim enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and traveling. He also collected and repaired antiques. He was a member of Saint Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen.
Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 8, 2015, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, the Reverend Becky Erb Strang, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Saint Marys.
Friends may call from 5-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the funeral rites on Thursday, where memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to Jim's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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