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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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015
James Sampson
James H. Sampson, 87, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 2:23 P.M. Monday, December 21, 2015, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home.
He was born November 18, 1928, in Gahanna, Ohio, the son of James and Mathilda (Hiebert) Sampson. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Kelley on September 30, 1950, and she preceded him in death on January 31, 2014.
He is survived by his children: David Sampson of Minster; Ruth (Dean) Wale of Saint Marys; James (Carla) Sampson of Saint Marys; John (Kathy) Sampson of Saint Marys; Patrick (Cathy) Sampson of Saint Marys; Anna (Kevin) Katterhenry of Celina; Julie (James) Hollman of Saint Marys. He is survived by his grandchildren: Brenda (Scott) Howell; Brian (Michelle) Wale; Mike Sampson; Joey Sampson; Amanda (Darren) DeMange; Elizabeth Sampson; Tyler Sampson; Mallory Sampson; Nicholas Fortman; Brooke (Garrett) Gray; Lisa (Charles) Howe; Nick (Sarah) Katterhenry; Nanette Katterhenry; James Hollman; Matthew Hollman and Jacob Hollman. He is survived by his great-grandchildren: Ben Howell; Brett Howell; Trent Wale; Carter Wale; Lilly Sampson; Kaylee Katterhenry; Ethan Howe; Charley Howe. He is also survived by his great-great-grandchildren: Ethan Howell; Eli DeMange and Makenna Gray. He is survived by his siblings: Jean Young of Van Wert; Merle (Mary) Sampson of Swanton, Ohio; George (Charlotte) Sampson of Greenfield, Ohio; Thelma Houser of Mendon; Tillie Washburn of Saint Marys; Shirley (Clay) Davis of Lima; Albert (Cathy) Sampson of Dublin, Ohio. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Ruth Fink of Saint Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, Michael Sampson; one brother, Bernard (and Mary) Sampson.
Jim retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He was an avid gardener, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral rites will be held 1:00 P.M.Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, the Reverend Barry Stechschulte, officiant. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Saint Marys.
Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to the Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Activities Fund, in honor of Jim's son, David.
Condolences may be sent to Mr. Sampson's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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