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, February 7th, 2017
Mary Bigelow
Mary F. Bigelow, 97, of St. Marys, OH died Sunday January 29, 2017 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born April 1, 1919 in St. Marys, OH to Melvin and Harriet "Bessie" (Stearn) Rush. On November 5,1941, she married Harley Bigelow, who died in 1963.
Survivors include: son Roger Bigelow of Boulder, CO; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents Melvin and Harriet "Bessie" Rush; husband Harley Bigelow; son Jerry Bigelow.
She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1938). She was a retired production employee from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys.
Her favorite pastimes included traveling, fishing and gardening. Along with her special friends (Kim Coldiron, Nina Mabry and Dottie Daniels), she enjoyed many great times while thrift shopping, playing BINGO and dining out. Mary was also fond of animals - especially her dog, "Coco," who was always by her side.
"Heaven has received a wonderful woman!"
Rites for Mary Bigelow are scheduled to begin 3:00 p.m. Wednesday February 8, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Visitation is one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to her family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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