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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Monday, December 23rd, 2019
Irma Shumaker
Irma H. Shumaker, age 81, of Fort Recovery, passed away on December 22, 2019 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
She was born January 8, 1938, in Fort Recovery, to the late Sylvester and Hilda (Braun) Ungruhn. On August 14, 1965, she married Jerry Shumaker, who died March 6, 1980.
Surviving are her children, Donald Shumaker of Fort Recovery and Linda and Paulo Silva of Marco Island, FL; a grandson, Nate; and a brother-in-law, George Ellis of Fredericktown, MO.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rose Ann (Frank) Steineman and Dorothy Ellis.
She was a graduate of Coldwater High School, Coldwater, Miami University, Oxford and then received her master's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
Irma retired after years of working as an elementary school teacher.
She was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery and its Altar Rosary Sodality. Irma was a life member of both the Ohio Education Association (O.E.A) and the National Teachers Association (N.E.A). She was also a member of the Eagles Auxiliary Post 3025, Coldwater and a social member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6515, Fort Recovery.
Irma loved to stay busy. She could be found passing time in her garden or fishing, bowling with friends or playing Euchre at the library. Over the years, she opened her home and heart to several canine companions and her dog, Pepe, has been by her side for the last 14 years. Irma will be known as a person who lived her life to the fullest and her smile will be missed by so many family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 pm Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery with Fr. Ned Brown as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Calling is 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Thursday at Brockman - Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Contributions can be made to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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