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
Thursday, September 20th, 2018
Jacqueline Wells
Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Wells, 87, of Van Wert, OH, died 7:52 PM Tuesday September 18, 2018 @ Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert, OH.
Jackie was born December 18, 1930 in Van Wert, OH to Herbert "Poke" & Bernice (Johnson) Brotherwood. On June 7, 1952 Jackie married Cleo E. Wells. Both her parents and her husband preceded her in death.
Surviving are her children Ron (Linda) Wells of Van Wert, OH, Sheryl (Jim) Burns of Flint, MI, Jenny (Stan) Lichtenberger of Van Wert, OH and Daughter In Law Cindy Wells of Convoy, OH. Son Ed Wells is deceased. Jackie was blessed with 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. One grandchild is deceased. One sister Betty (Orville) Shook of Colon, MI survives. Two brothers Gerald and Thomas Brotherwood are deceased.
Jackie retired as an LPN working at Vancrest & Lincolnway Nursing Homes. She was a 35 year volunteer for the American Red Cross and a former member of N.A.P.N.E.S. & L.P.N.A.O. She loved her Grandchildren, quilting and baking.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday September 22, 2018 @ Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert.
Calling will be 2-8 PM Friday September 21, 2018 @ Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be in the Ridge Cemetery, Middle Point, OH.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross OR Vancrest Activities Fund.
Online condolences may be expressed at: www.alspachgearhart.com.
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