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, December 17th, 2019
Maria Will
Maria L. Will, age 53, of Geneva, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born October 29, 1966 in Coldwater, Ohio, the daughter of LaVern and Elaine (Fullenkamp) Fortkamp.
Maria worked as a physical therapist. She loved animals, especially dogs and she volunteered at KC's Horse Rescue Farm and Safe Haven Holistic Horse Ranch.
She was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church and sang in the choir and volunteered at the food pantry. Her favorite pastime however, was spending time with her family, especially her three sons and she will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her husband Steve; sons Jacob, Luke, and Matthew; siblings Denise (Steve) Bricher of Ohio and Dave (Brenda) Fortkamp of Indiana; parents of Vandalia, Ohio; and many other dear relatives and friends.
Funeral prayers for Maria will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:00 am at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State Street (Route 38), Geneva proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva for Celebration of Funeral Mass at 11:00 am with Father Jonathan Bakkelund, celebrant. Interment will be held privately.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 20 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home with a liturgical wake service at 7:45 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Casey's Safe Haven Holistic Horse Rescue, PO Box 103 Elburn, Illinois, 60119 or St. Peter Catholic Church Food Pantry, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva, Illinois 60134 would be appreciated.
For information 630-232-8233 or visit malonefh.com.
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