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, January 28th, 2017
Jane Parker
Jane Parker, 99, of St. Marys, OH died 4:45 a.m. Thursday January 26, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Arlington, OH.
She was born February 25, 1917 in McComb, OH to Solomon "Min" and Esther (Ensley) Rader.
On November 22, 1939 she married Bernie L. Parker, who died June 26, 1978.
Survivors include: daughter Jill Snow of Orange Beach, AL; son Jack Parker of Findlay, OH, daughter Joan (Gene) Montgomery of Mt. Cory, OH, daughter Jane Lynch of Napierville, IL, 15 grandchildren: Jeff (Debbie) Parker, Jerry (Carrie) Wieman, Jon Parker, Nikki Bonifas, Jody (Rob) Schmidt, Hollyann (Charles) Murray, Julianna (Hails) Taylor, Josh (Peter Kwiatkowski) Lynch, Joni (Dean) Konstantelos, Cory Parker, Jina Diehl, Jacklyn Taverna,  Jordan (Brad) Conant, Matt Parker, 20 great-grandchildren: Elizabeth (John), Taylor (Bronson), R.J., Garrett, Paige, Jillian, Brady, Jake, Riley, Josie, Chip, Phoebe, Willow, Karli, Millie, Olivia, Audrey, Evie, Nathan, Julia, 2 great-great-grandchildren: Rowan and Griffin, sister Carol Smith of McComb, OH
She was preceded in death by: parents Solomon and Esther Rader; husband Bernie Parker; brother Charles Rader; brother Ned Rader.
She was the owner-operator of Parker Shady Acres Mobile Home Park and Co-owner of Parker Motors in St. Marys for many years.
She was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Rites are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, with Pastor Jeff Ginter, officiating.
Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the church.
Condolences may be expressed to her family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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