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, August 19th, 2020
Ronald Rupard
Ronald K. Rupard, 49, of St. Marys, OH died 2:16 a.m. Friday August 14, 2020 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident that occurred in rural Auglaize Co. on August 2, 2020.
He was born June 22, 1971 in St. Marys, OH to Gene and Juanona (Blair) Rupard.
He is survived by: daughter Latasha Miller of St. Marys, OH; son Austin Rupard of St. Marys, OH; son Ron (Kristin) Rupard II of Knoxville, TN; 3 grandchildren: Jackson Rupard, Micheal Miller, Brycen Miller; father Gene Rupard of St. Marys, OH; sister Debra Kable of St. Marys, OH; sister Sonya (Jeff) Steinke of St. Marys, OH; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: mother Juanona Rupard; brother Nelson Rupard; brother-in-law John Kable
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1989).
Prior to becoming disabled, he worked as a production employee for AAP Corp. in St. Marys for many years.
Ron believed in living life to the fullest, and without fear. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, camping and 4-wheeling. More than anything else, he treasured the time he was able to spend with his family and good friends. Ron was also a talented musician who played the drums for several local bands.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday August 21, 2020 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. The Rev. Tim Benjamin will officiate the services.
Visitation 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories of Ron shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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