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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Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Sara 'Sally' Long
Sara "Sally" Long, 81, of St. Marys, OH passed away Saturday September 26, 2020 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.
She was born September 16, 1939 in Carey, OH to Robert and Dorothy (Lusk) Gardener. On September 2, 1961, she married Pahl Dennis "Denny" Long, who survives.
Also survived by: son Stephen Long of Perrysburg, OH; daughter Linda (Kevin) Liesner of Omaha, NE; daughter Teresa (Rick) Ziegenbusch of St. Marys, OH; daughter Barbara (Daniel) Meek of Ada, OH; daughter Janet (Kevin) Wilkens of Woodbridge, VA; brother-in-law Nicolas (Beckie) Long of Carey, OH; sister-in-law Anita Greer of Tiffin, OH; 9 grandchildren: Jennifer (Brad) Giesler, Melissa (Joel) Sullivan, Katherine (Thomas) O'Rear, Racheal and Mitchell Ziegenbusch, Nathan and Natalie Meek, Jackie and Kenny Wilkens; 3 great-grandchildren: Anabelle Sullivan, Liam and Kyle Giesler.
Preceded in death by: parents Robert & Dorothy Gardner; parents-in-law Vincent & Cathryn (Pesky) Long; sister Elizabeth (James) Hendricks; brother-in-law Thomas Greer.
Sally was a graduate of Carey High School (Class of 1957) and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University. She retired from St. Marys City Schools, where she was a teacher for 25 years.
She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. A loving, devoted wife and mother, she will be remembered for the unwavering support for her family and her wonderful sense of humor.
Private family services and burial will be held. A public celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Sally's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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