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
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020
Joyce Souder
Joyce E. Souder, age 90, of Fort Recovery, passed away on July 20, 2020 at IU Health North Hospital, Carmel, Indiana.
She was born February 3, 1930, in Garrett, IN, to the late James and Grace (Williams) Barnes. On November 5, 1950, she married Allen Souder, who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Susan (Michael) Medler of Portland, IN, Thomas (Diane) Souder of Dublin, OH, Ronald Souder of Mesa, AZ, and Ellen (Charles) Deardorff of Westfield, IN; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Cheri Barnes of MI.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Jack Barnes and Beverly Grimm.
She was a graduate of Garrett High School, Garrett, IN. She was a homemaker as well as a secretary in Fort Recovery and Paulding Schools. Joyce was a member of Fort Recovery United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed traveling with Al to golf communities in the South, avid spectator and fan of high school and college sports (Portland, Ridgeville, Fort Recovery, Worthington, Kilbourne, Paulding, Ohio State, Wabash and Hanover), beach walking on Hilton Head Island, collecting, gardening, reading, crafting and bowling.
Due to COVID-19 the family is forgoing memorial services at this time, but they will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Joyce's family would appreciate any donations be directed to a charity of your choice in her honor.
Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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