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, May 18th, 2020
Theora Cook
Theora L. Cook, 88, of St. Marys, OH, died 12:20 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2020, at Vancrest of St. Marys.
She was born April 11, 1932 in Centerville, MI, to Clifford and Lucille (Leffel) Ketcham. On October 1, 1950 she married James E. Cook, who survives.
Also survived by: son Timothy (Diana) Cook of St. Henry, OH; daughter Brenda (Ken Goettemoeller) of St. Marys, OH; son Ronald Cook of St. Marys, OH; son Todd (Tonja) Cook of Canal Winchester, OH; daughter Peg (Shawn) Meeker of St. Marys, OH; son Dan (Patti) Cook of St. Marys, OH; 20 grandchildren 30 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents Clifford and Lucille Ketcham; daughter Vicki Bruggeman; grandson Todd Miller; infant brother Ronald Ketcham; parents-in-law the Rev. Leonard A. and Veda M. Cook.
She was a retired production associate for the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, OH.
She attended St. Paul's United Church of Christ and Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 auxiliary, both in St. Marys.
The main focus of Theora's life was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her favorite pastimes included camping, collecting antiques, bowling and attending her grandchildren's activities.
Services (following social-distancing guidelines) are scheduled to begin 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 20, 2020 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.
All are encouraged to extend condolences or share memories with the Cook family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net
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