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, June 5th, 2018
William Folk
William J. Folk, 55, of St. Marys, OH died Friday, June 1, 2018 at his residence.
He was born May 15, 1963 in St. Marys, OH to Charles and Arlene (Leschansky) Folk.
Survivors include: sister Kim (Bill) Axe of Toledo, OH; sister Nan (Steve) Larmore of Celina, OH; brother John (Traci Rutledge) Folk of St. Marys, OH; step-sister Anne Prenatt of St. Marys, OH; nieces and nephews: B.J. Axe, Caleb Axe, Stephanie Larmore, Luke Larmore, Julia Folk, Charlie Folk, Jessica Prenatt.
Preceded in death by: father Charles Folk; mother Arlene Folk-Braun; step-father Rev. Floyd Braun; step-sister Faith Owens; nephew William Owens.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1981). He had been employed at the former Huffy Bicycle Co. in Celina, OH, Koneta Rubber Co. in Wapakoneta, OH and worked as a self-employed handy-man.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Bill's favorite pastimes included playing his guitar, watching NASCAR and old western-themed movies on television, and cheering on the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Reds.
An excellent cook, he loved to experiment in the kitchen and share the successful creations with his neighbors. Also, he was proud to be a member of the St. Marys Roughrider Football "Tracker Backers."
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Friday 8, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, with the Rev. Barry Stechschulte, celebrant. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 9:00-10:00 a.m. Friday at the Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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