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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Friday, February 8th, 2019
Albert McKee
Albert C. McKee, Jr., 91, of St. Marys, OH died 6:10 a.m. Tuesday February 5, 2019 at his residence.
He was born August 22, 1927 in St. Marys Twp.-Auglaize Co., OH to Albert and Margaret (Griewe) McKee, Sr.
He was first married to Joyce Rees in 1950, who preceded him in death in 1982. Later, he then married Marlena Stepfans, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Roberta (Otto) Schmidt of Casper, WY; son Rees (Deb) McKee of St. Marys, OH; daughter Patricia (Mike) Geib of New Knoxville, OH; son Edward (Sharon) McKee of Stillwater, OK; step-son Todd Lunz of New Bremen, OH; step-daughter Denise (Steve) Detrick-Chambers of Lima, OH; step-daughter Danielle (Jeff Henkle) Lunz of St. Marys, OH, (who served as a care giver and was much appreciated by Albert); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Joyce (Chuck) Miller of Columbus, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Albert and Margaret McKee, Sr.; sister Beverly Miller.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1947). He served his country in the United States Army, having served as a combat medic during the Korean War. He was a retired production employee for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and attended Shekinah Temple, both in St. Marys. Albert faithfully and believed God's word and his friend, Jesus. His favorite pastimes included bowling, gardening, and collecting Native American artifacts. Albert enjoyed listening to music and was an accomplished harmonica player. More than anything else, he loved his family.
Rites are scheduled to begin 1:00 p.m. Monday February 11, 2019 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, with Evangelist Patrick Bayman, officiating. Military funeral honors will take place at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 4-7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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