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, February 1st, 2016
James McWhorter
James W. "Bill" McWhorter, age 87, of Lakeview and formerly of Celina and Lima died 4:48 p.m., Thursday Jan. 28, 2016.
He was born Jan. 27, 1929 to the late William Gerald and Inez Laura (Sickles) McWhorter. He married Marjorie Jane Wolff Jan. 12, 1952 and she preceded him in death May 15, 2003.
Bill had been a mechanic for the Defense Construction Supply of Columbus and had served bravely in the Korean War, receiving a Purple Heart. He was a member of the V.F.W., D.A.V., American Legion and Purple Heart Association.
Survivors include a son James G. McWhorter of Lakeview, 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and a sister Frances Marlett of Lima.
He was preceded in death by a son David L. Meihls, a daughter and son-in-law Paula Louise (Robert) Newton and 2 sisters Martha and Beulah.
The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 2 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The funeral service will follow at 7 with Rev. Sharon Stonerock officiating. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date in St. Matthew Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the veterans organization of your choice and online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com.
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