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
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Jennifer Axe
Jennifer "Jen" M. Axe, 33, of St. Marys, OH died 7:20 p.m. Friday May 27, 2016 in the emergency department of LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN.
She was born May 19, 1983 in Lima, Oh to David and Charlotte (Ziegler) Axe.
Survivors include: parents David and Charlotte Axe of St. Marys, OH sister Natalie (Joe) Turpin of Pataskala, OH paternal grandmother Lois Axe of St. Marys, OH 5 aunts, 7 uncles and 11 cousins.
Preceded in death by: paternal grandfather Paul E. Axe; maternal grandparents Charles and Antonia Ziegler.
Jen attended the Multi-Handicapped Program in Auglaize Co. until she was 22 years old. She then went to "socialize" at the Auglaize Industries and "Community Club" for the duration of her life.
Jen loved her family and friends. They were most important to her, and she never forgot a name. She loved looking at photographs, playing UNO and Monopoly, having stories read to her, and traveling with her family.
Rites are scheduled to begin 10:00 a.m. Friday June 3, 2016 at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Pastor James McKee will officiate the services.
Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home on High Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Auglaize Co. Special Olympics or St. Marys Rescue Squad.
Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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