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
Saturday, September 10th, 2016
Ronald Bowers
Ronald "Ronnie" LeRoy Bowers III, age 16, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
Ronnie was born on June 28, 2000 to Ron Bowers, Jr. and Jessica (Glover) Combs in Greenville, OH.
He attended Mississinawa Valley, Weisenborn Middle School in Huber Heights and most recently, Kettering Fairmont H.S. Ronnie loved to drive, pass the football with his brothers, fish and spend time with his family and friends. He was a beloved son, big brother, grandson and cousin. Ronnie was loved by everyone.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ronald Bowers, Sr., and step-grandmother, Catherine Hemmelgarn.
Ronnie is survived by his mother, Jessica (Ryan) Combs and father, Ronald (Amanda) Bowers, Jr.; siblings, Jesse Koch, Lance, Lacey and Lucas Bowers; maternal grandparents, Richard Glover and Donna Glover; paternal grandmother, Cindy Wolfe; step-grandparents, Robert and Julie Combs, Roger Hemmelgarn and Cyndy Konrady; his beloved dog, Chunk and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family will greet friends from 11:00 am-2:00 pm on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Kettering Fairmont High School, 3301 Shroyer Rd. Kettering, OH.
A funeral service will follow at the high school beginning at 2:00 pm.
The family would like to thank the staff at Kettering Medical Center and Life Connection for all the wonderful care they have given to Ronnie as well as the Kettering Police Department.
Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.
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