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, September 19th, 2017
Jean Warner
Jean M. Warner, 94, of St. Marys, OH died Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Highland Park, IL.
She was born June 20, 1923 in St. Marys, OH to Carl and Pauline (Zwez) Blank. On June 4, 1949 she married Wilbur Warner, who died January 25, 2012.
Survivors include: daughter Mary (James) Bell of Evanston, IL; grandson Jonathan Bell of Evanston, IL; granddaughter Elizabeth Bell of Evanston, IL; brother Tom (Elaine) Blank of Dunedin, FL; sister Barb Blank of Stow, OH; brother-in-law Guy (Vera) Schmidt of Celina, OH; sister-in-law Evelyn Heinfeld of Ft. Wayne, IN; nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: parents Carl and Pauline Blank; husband Wilbur Warner; brother James Blank.
She was a graduate of Blume High School in Wapakoneta (Class of 1941). She was employed as a secretary for the St. Marys City Schools at McBroom Jr. High School. Following her retirement, she worked part-time for the Laura Yelton State Farm Insurance Agency in St. Marys. Earlier in life, she worked as a bookkeeper for G.A. Wintzer & Son in Wapakoneta, OH.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She served as a leader for the Girl Scouts and was a charter member of both St. Marys and Wapakoneta chapters of Beta Phi Sorority.
Her favorite pastimes included needlepoint, quilting and caring for her plants. In addition, Jean absolutely loved the hundreds of children who attended McBroom Jr. High and came into the office to speak with "Mrs. Warner", who served as the School's secretary for 26 years.
Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Thursday September 21, 2017 at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W, High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. The Rev. Dr. Ed Bray will officiate the services. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home on High Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to either St. Paul's UCC or the Alzheimer's Assoc.
Condolences may be expressed to her family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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