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 29th, 2016
Carolyn Vaughn
Carolyn L. Vaughn, 79, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died June 28, 2016 at The Gardens at Celina, Celina, OH.
She was born June 16, 1937, in Springfield, OH, to the late Edwin and Alma (Torlina) Pitt. On June 22, 1963, she married James F. Vaughn, who survives.
Also surviving are her daughter, Colleen Vaughn and (Kendall Storie) of Fort Worth, TX; her two sons, James A. (Sharon) Vaughn and Jeff (Shelly) Vaughn, both of Fort Recovery, OH; a brother, Ed (Joyce) Pitt of Springfield, OH; her six grandchildren; and in-laws, Sue and Oscar Jutte of Fort Recovery, OH.
Carolyn was a 1955 graduate of Catholic Central High School, Springfield, OH and received a bachelor's degree in nursing from The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. She was formerly employed as a nurse with the original Hospice organization in Mercer County and later worked as the receptionist at her husband's dental office.
She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, the Fort Recovery Historical Society and Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery. Carolyn enjoyed reading, flowers, visiting casinos and being active in the Fort Recovery Historical Society.
After retirement, Carolyn and her husband were avid attendees at many auctions, especially those which featured antiques. She had a true appreciation for antique glassware.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 am Friday, July 1, 2016 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery, with Fr. Ned Brown officiating. Burial will take place in Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery. A reception of family and friends and a luncheon will follow the funeral mass in the church undercroft.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be directed to the Fort Recovery Historical Society, Smiletrain, the St. Henry Emergency Squad or the Mercer County Civic Foundation.
Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, OH is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.