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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Thursday, September 8th, 2016
Amber Ames
Amber K. Ames, 30, of Lima, OH died Saturday September 3, 2016 at her residence.
She was born August 26, 1986 in Deland, FL to Jerry and Lena Kay (Sawmiller) Ames, Jr.
Survivors include: son Cam'ron O'Fray of Celina, OH; son Brylen Parker of Van Wert, OH; daughter Adazia Fitzgerald of Lima, OH; son Jy'Mani Cartwright of Celina, OH; father Jerry Ames of Celina, OH; mother Lena (Sawmiller) Ames of Celina, OH; sister Danielle Ames of Celina, OH; brother Adam Roberts of St. Marys, OH; sister Molly Roberts of Celina, OH; half-sister Lisa Ann Roberts of St. Marys, OH; step-father Lanny Roberts of St. Marys, OH; grandparents Mary Ames of Deltona , FL and Vercie Roberts of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: grandparents Jerry Ames, Sr.; Jack Sawmiller, Sr., Clyde Roberts.
She was a graduate of Coldwater High School (Class of 2002). A homemaker, she had previously worked as a waitress and a bartender. Her favorite pastimes included dancing, doing hair and make-up, and spending time with family and friends.
Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Saturday September 10, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Pastor Judy Baker will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.
Contributions may be made to the family to assist in the payment of final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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