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, August 25th, 2018
Randall Compton
Randall E. Compton, 67, of St. Marys, OH died 11:57 a.m. Thursday August 23, 2018 at The OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
He was born April 9, 1951 in Van Wert, OH to Gale R. and Vernabel L. (Murphy) Compton. On February 14, 1970 in St. Marys, OH he married Patricia "Trish" Pruitt, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Machelle (Brent Delgado) McKinney of Lima, OH; son Dr. Michael (Tara) Compton of St. Marys, OH; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and brother Ronald (Eve) Compton of St. Marys, OH
Preceded in death by: parents Gale and Vernabel Compton.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1969).
He spent his entire working career in the grocery industry, beginning at the age of fifteen. He worked at Marsh Supermarket and Brodbeck's Market in St. Marys, and eventually retired as manager of frozen foods for Chief Supermarket in Celina, OH.
His favorite pastimes included fishing and driving around the Sandy Beach neighborhood in his golf cart. Randy enjoyed barbecuing with his son, late night golf cart rides with his daughter and going everywhere with his wife and high school sweetheart, Trish. He listened to Elvis Presley and gospel music while transporting his grandsons to different sporting activities. He loved talking to everyone in the community, he never knew a stranger and would spend the majority of his time outdoors. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.
Rites are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 28, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Pastor John Mobley will officiate the services. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a luncheon at the New Start Church of God, 7729 U.S. 127 North in Celina, OH following the graveside services.
Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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