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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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
Billy Ballou Jr.
Billy Ballou Jr., age 63, Sidney, passed away of natural causes Sunday morning, October 11, 2020, at U.V.M.C. Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio, following a 16-month battle with cancer.
He was born September 14, 1957, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Doris & Billy Ballou Sr. On June 2, 1979, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Newport, Billy married Karen (Chaney) Ballou who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Renee & Jeff Poeppelman of Russia and Matthew Ballou of Sidney along with four granddaughters: Grace, Alyssa and Madison Poeppelman and Harper Ballou; two siblings, Betty & Jimmy Longworth of Berea, KY and Stacy & Amy Ballou of Sidney; mother-in-law, Dorothy Chaney of Fort Loramie; brothers & sisters-in-law: Roger & Ann Chaney of Fort Loramie, Dave & Teresa Chaney of Fort Loramie, Donna & Greg Francis of Versailles and Phil & Bridget Chaney of Fort Loramie along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Hawkins and father-in-law, Donald Chaney.
A 1975 graduate of Fairlawn High School, Mr. Ballou had been employed 35 years at General Dynamics in Lima. Bill was dedicated to his work. He also loved spending time and traveling with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed following his grandchildren's activities. An avid sports fan, Bill favored Bengal and Ohio State football, and had often been lucky with Fantasy Football.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, October 16, 2020, at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Newport.
Friends may call Thursday 3:00 to 7:00 PM and Friday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing at all funeral rites.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Miami County.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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