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, June 14th, 2016
William Chaffins
William "Spank" B. Chaffins, 54, St. Marys, OH died 12:37 p.m. Saturday June 11, 2016 in the emergency department of JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born October 2, 1961 in St. Marys, OH to Ballard and Mary Jean (Deckman) Chaffins.
He is survived by: significant other Connie (McDermitt) Smith of St. Marys, OH; son Isaac Kayne of St. Cloud, MN; son Caleb Chaffins of St. Cloud, MN; son Jason Chaffins of Sidney, OH; father Ballard (Bonnie) Chaffins of St. Marys, OH; mother Pastor Jean (Marvin) McLaughlin of St. Marys, OH; sister Annette Alexander of St. Marys, OH; sister Bernette Newbauer of St. Marys, OH; sister Claudette Snyder of St. Marys, OH; brother Michael Stephens of St. Marys, OH; brother Anthony (Stacy) Stephens of St. Marys, OH; step-brother Joe (Michelle) Vires of St. Marys, OH; step-sister Lisa Moore of St. Marys, OH; step-sister Chastity (Troy) Dodson of New Bremen, OH
Preceded in death by: daughter Jessica Chaffins.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1980). He worked as a driver for Don Huelskamp Trucking in Maria Stein, OH and had also been employed by the New Knoxville Telephone Co.
His favorite pastimes included gardening, watching North Carolina Panthers football games and spending time with his family.
Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Friday June 14, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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