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
Friday, April 20th, 2018
Vicki Hale
Vicki L. Hale, 69, St. Marys, OH died 6:30 a.m. Wednesday April 18, 2018 at her residence.
She was born June 19, 1948 in Dayton, OH to Doug and June (Heffner) Jackson. On June 14, 1970 at St. Gerard's Catholic Church in Lima, OH she married Gary W. Hale, who survives.
Also survived by: son Daniel (Andrea) Hale of Wapakoneta, OH; daughter Traci (Travis) Ellis of St. Marys, OH; son Doug (Mary Elizabeth) Hale of Leesburg, VA; 5 grandchildren: Garret Hale, Logan Hale, Emily Ellis, Nicholas Ellis, Jordan Hale; sister Dawn (Louis) Laquaglia of Rockport, ME.
Preceded in death by: parents Doug and June Jackson.
She was a 1966 graduate of Fairview High School and attended Miami-Jacobs Business College, both in Dayton, OH. Mrs. Hale retired from the Holy Rosary Catholic School in St. Marys, where she served as secretary for 25 years. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its funeral luncheon committee.
Faith and family were the cornerstones of Vicki's life. She enjoyed traveling with her husband on their many trips. She treasured the quality time she was able to spend with her grandchildren and devoted countless hours to shuttling them to their various activities in "Grandma's Taxi." An avid reader, she often shared her favorite books with others.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Monday April 23, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys, with the Rev. Barry Stechschulte, celebrant. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 2-6 p.m. Sunday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be directed to: American Heart Assoc. or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed to her family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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