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
Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
Tom Sudman
Tom "Mr. Kawasaki" Sudman, 67, of Saint Marys, died 5:18 A.M. Sunday, November 4, 2018, at his residence, following a brief illness.
He was born December 24, 1950, in Celina, the son of Donald and Betty (Thomas) Sudman. He married Shirley Frahm on February 7, 1995; she survives at the residence.
He is also survived by his son, Mike (Liz) Sudman of Celina; by two step-children: Mike Teeters of Celina; Jamie (Dale) Secrest of Celina. He is survived nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Tom was a 1969 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He retired after 37 years of service with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys.
Tom was a national champion motorcycle drag racer known across the country as "Mr. Kawasaki".
Drag racing website CycleDrag.com commented on Tom's death this way: "Unfortunate news to report as legendary, Ohio-based motorcycle bracket racer Tom Sudman has passed away. Sudman was always a threat to win any national event he entered. He loved the sport and his Kawasakis. Please keep Sudman's family in your thoughts and prayers".
Funeral rites will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 9, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church, the Reverend Bill Maki, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-8 P.M. Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, where memorial gifts may be given to State of the Heart Hospice or Zion Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be sent to Tom's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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