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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Saturday, November 7th, 2020
Kenneth Childers
Kenneth A. Childers, 52, of Rockford passed away at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 09, 1968, in Huntington, WV to Albert "Mouse" and Brenda (Lafon) Childers.
A 1986 honors graduate, Kenny attended Symmes Valley High School where he graduated with honors from Collins Career Center studying Machines Trade. Kenny was a member of Proctorville Lodge #550 and recently Lodge #377 F&AM of Rockford. He was also a member of National Turkey Federation and attended New Horizon Church.
In addition to his parents, Kenny was survived by a sister, Terra (Stacey) Henkle and two very special nieces, Macy and Meg Henkle. He loved watching them play volleyball and softball. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles & cousins.
A special thanks to his cousin, Mike Childers and to all his hunting pals, friends and classmates that stopped by to visit or who sent cards and food.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home & Crematory, 625 OH-775, Proctorville, OH 45669 with Rev. John Paul Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Centenary Cemetery.
Visitation in Proctorville will be from 3 to 7 PM on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation in Rockford will be from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, OH 45882.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kenny's memory may be directed to Wild Turkey Federation or to Parkway Softball through the Parkway Boosters.
To share in Kenneth's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home.
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