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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Wednesday, June 10th, 2020
Jimmy Ables
Jimmy C. Ables, age 96, of Spring Valley, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.
He was born January 1, 1924 in Hot Spot, KY, the son of Elizabeth (Lovelady) and Roy Ables.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife in 1995, Gaynelle (Potter) Ables, whom he married in 1947; his son: Robert Randy Ables; daughter: Beverly Eichenauer; and siblings: Elizabeth Newsome; Aileen Houston; Evelyn Venters; Emma Brown; and Roy Ables, Jr.
Jimmy is survived by his children: Trish Simonton of Mason, OH; and Jim Chris (Lanae) Ables of Blanchester, OH; sister: Norma Sparks of Xenia and brothers: Jack (Marnell) Ables of Jamestown and Billy Jo (Margaret) Ables of Columbus; 6 grandchildren including Laurie Hendricks and Becky Weitzel of Celina and 8 great grandchildren including Katie, Emily and Carson Weitzel of Celina; a son-in-law: Dennis Eichenauer of Celina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jimmy proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. He was discharged after serving in the Caribbean as an SIC. He went back to Kentucky where he was a coal miner for Elkhorn Coal Co and then a partner with Gay-Mar Coal Co. He came to Ohio and built for Huber Homes; and finished his career as a self employed skilled home builder.
He enjoyed sports and was an accomplished swimmer and pool player. He also enjoyed camping.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Dayton or to the Disabled American Veterans.
A Graveside service will be held 12:30 PM Thursday, June 11th at Valley View Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.
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