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, April 26th, 2019
Dustan Purdy
Dustan M. Purdy, 25, of St. Marys, OH died 8:20 p.m. Friday April 19, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born September 16, 1993 in St. Marys, OH to Charles "Chuck" and Brenda (Snavley) Purdy.
He is survived by: son Damien Purdy; son Dexter Purdy; son Ryland Lee Purdy; parents Chuck and Brenda Purdy of St. Marys, OH; sister Jamie Ann (Roy Hatfield) Purdy of St. Marys, OH; brother Brandon Purdy of Celina, OH; brother Charles Purdy II of Delphos, OH; brother Dave Purdy of Delphos, OH; sister Jennifer Lebur of Illinois; companion Ashley Lawson of Celina, OH.
Preceded in death by: grandparents Floyd and Mary Purdy; grandparents Byron Snavley and LaDonna Snavley-Williamson.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 2012). Mr. Purdy had worked at Radio Shack for a number of years. More recently, he had worked at area manufacturing plants through an employment agency.
Dustan enjoyed writing poetry, riding his skateboard and working with computers. More than anything else, he treasured the time spent with his sons.
Celebration of Life services are scheduled to begin 3:00 p.m. Saturday April 27, 2019 at the Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 1-3 p.m. on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to his family.
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