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
Thursday, August 31st, 2017
Victoria Wannemacher
Victoria Ann Wannemacher, of Middletown, died the morning of August 25th at home.
She was born in 1952 in Middletown, Ohio to Kenneth and Joyce Hinkle, and raised in Trenton, Ohio.
She graduated from Edgewood High School in 1971. She received her B.S. in Paper Technology from Miami University, and proceeded to obtain her Master's degree from the University of Central Michigan.
Vicki worked for years at Proctor & Gamble before moving her career to the U.S. Air Force at WPAFB, and various defense contractors. Later, she was an entrepreneur and self-employed businesswoman.
She had an avid interest in history, archaeology, genealogy, and was a long time member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed reading and trying new foods and restaurants. She had a deep love of animals as well.
Vicki is survived by her husband James, her two handsome sons Adam and Stefan, and her sister Valerie.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Gracie's, 1131 Central Ave., Middletown, on Thursday, August 31st, from 5 to 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Sunwatch Indian Village & Archaeological Park. Visit www.sunwatch.org to make a donation online or mail to 2301 West River Road, Dayton, Ohio 45418.
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