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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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
John Reeder
John Franklin Reeder Sr., 83 of Lima, passed away December 30, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System.
John was born January 4, 1935 in Ottawa, OH to Herbert and Viva (Frost) Reeder who preceded him in death. On June 21, 1952 he married Vivian C. (Staver) Reeder, who preceded him in death in 1982. On June 28, 1986 he married Joan (Frenzer) Reeder who survives him in Lima.
John worked as a machinist at Ford Motor Company for over 30 years until he retired in 1995. He was a avid wood worker, bowler, square dancer and was on the Westminster Fire Department for over 25 years.
John was involved in the Allen County 4-H and fair, the Allen East football announcer for many years and he volunteered at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes fan, but more than anything, he loved to watch his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by his children, Deborah (Jack) Miller, Susan (Dennis) Piehl, Jennifer (Gary) Kramer, Diana Reeder, Mike (Wendy) Tumey, Brenda Fenwick and Julie Hess; grandchildren Kyle (Kristine) Miller, Jeromy (Janel) Piehl, Chris Miller, Scott (Gloria) Piehl, Brandt (Melissa) Miller, Jason (Brittany) Kramer, Trisha (Eric) Thomas, Danielle (Larry) Clabaugh, Lauren Scarberry, Mitchell (Ashley) Kirk, Megan Hess, Jess (Fred) Robertson, Erica Tumey and Jalen Hess; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mona Cox and Ruth Smith; brothers-in-law, Daniel Young and Dave (Karen) Frenzer; sister-in-law, Phyllis (Danny) Martin; brothers-in-law, Vern Drees and Joe (Carol) Frenzer and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his first wife, he is preceded in death by his son, John Reeder, Jr.; granddaughter, Rachel Piehl; brother, Bill Reeder; sisters, Jeanann Matson, Nancy Young and Mary Jane Radabaugh and sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Homan and Ruth Drees.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Chiles-Laman Funeral Cremation Services-Eastside Chapel with Pastor David Burkhart to officiate the service. Burial will be in Ward Cemetery following the service.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lima Memorial Health System, Cancer Unit or the Lima Memorial Auxiliary.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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