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
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
Jeffrey Davis
Jeffrey "J.D." Davis, 65, of St. Marys, OH died 4:20 a.m. Saturday April 14, 2018 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born April 13, 1953 in Lima, OH to George F. and Marjorie M. (Sharp) Davis.
He is survived by: son Christifer Davis of St. Marys, OH; son Jeremy (Dani) Davis of Arkansas; step-son Anthony Rodriguez of Dayton, OH; sister Jackie (Larry) Carter of Cincinnati, OH; nieces, nephews and uncles; companion and love of his life Darlene Chilcoat of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: father George Davis; mother Marjorie Davis-Thompson; brother George Thompson; step-father Ron Thompson.
He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School. He retired from Copeland Corp. in Sidney, OH where he worked as a tow-motor operator. He was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 and Sons of the American Legion.
"J.D." had served as president of the Barbarians Motorcycle Club (Lima Chapter). His favorite pastimes included riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, fishing and listening to music. He was an honorable man to whom "respect" and "loyalty" were more than mere words.
Rites are scheduled to begin 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 21, 2018 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel). His close friend, Evangelist Patrick Bayman, will officiate the services.
Visitation 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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