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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Tuesday, April 14th, 2020
Steven Howell
Steven L. Howell, 64, of rural St. Marys, OH died 4:00 p.m. Wednesday April 8, 2020 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.
He was born October 28, 1955 in Lima, OH to Milton and Norma (Etter) Howell.
On March 1, 1975 in Lima, OH he married Debra Jean Rumer, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Dawn (David) Miller of Sidney, OH; daughter Amanda (Aaron) Boeckman of Coldwater, OH; 3 grandchildren: Reed Boeckman, Karter Boeckman and Taylor Boeckman; sister Linda (Lonnie) McKinney of Waynesfield, OH; brother Richard (Judy) Howell of Muncie, IN; brother Ed Howell of Lima, OH; sister Rose (Rich) Bolandar of Lima, OH; sister Pam Markham of Lima, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Milton and Norma Howell; brother James Howell; sister-in-law Tricia Howell.
He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School (Class of 1974). A veteran of the United States Navy, he proudly served his country aboard the USS McCandless. Mr. Howell was employed as an equipment machine specialist for Honda of America in Anna, OH.
His favorite pastimes included camping with his family and making and selling various items at area craft shows.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, private services are scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday April 16, 2020 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Friends are encouraged to express condolences and share memories of Steve with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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