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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Saturday, June 30th, 2018
Francis Sanford
Francis Riley Sanford, 86, formerly of rural New Knoxville, OH died 2:00 a.m. Wednesday June 27, 2018 at his residence in Port Richey, FL.
He was born January 8, 1932 near Buckland, OH to Francis James and Audrey (Farris) Sanford. On January 5, 1954 he married Josephine Chenault, who died October 6, 1999.
Survivors include: daughter Lou Rae (George) Reeves of Springfield, IL; daughter Jodi (David) Thomas of Port Richey, FL; son Matt (Terrie) Sanford of St. Marys, OH; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Leonard Sanford of Ft. Myers, FL; and sister-in-law Ellarose Ramsey of Clearwater, FL.
Preceded in death by: parents Francis James and Audrey Sanford; wife Josephine Chenault; brother A.J. Sanford; brother Samuel Sanford; sister Vernita Jump; sister Bella Gibbs; sister Betty Rockwood; sister Lorraine Cook.
Mr. Sanford was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served his country during the Korean War.
He retired from General Dynamics (Tank Plant) in Lima, OH.
His favorite pastimes included fishing, taking care of his small farm and spending time with his grandchildren.
Services are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Tuesday July 3, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Burial, with full graveside military honors, will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: wwww.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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