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, March 19th, 2021
James Lawler
James "Jimmy" T. Lawler, 84, of St. Marys, OH died Thursday February 25, 2021 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys, OH.
He was born January 13, 1937 in St. Marys, OH to Willis and Quetoria (Sawmiller) Lawler. He is survived by a nephew Robert (Vickie) Roby of Wapakoneta, OH; niece, Christine Roby of St. Marys, OH, and niece Mary (David) Thornsberry of St. Marys, OH; two great-nephews, Matthew Roby of Indianapolis, IN and Colin Thornsberry of St. Marys, OH; two great-nieces, Kelly (Dane) Gross of Van Wert, OH and Rachel Thornsberry of St. Marys, OH; also, two great-great-nieces of Van Wert, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents Willis and Quetoria Lawler; sister Catherine (Harland) Roby.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1955). A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his nation while stationed at Ft. Knox, KY. For more than 40 years, he worked for Copeland Refrigeration Corp. in Sidney, OH.
An avid sports fan, Jimmy will be remembered for his many trips to ball games (especially, the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Browns). He was also a huge fan of horse racing.
Graveside funeral rites are scheduled to begin 1:00 p.m. on Monday March 22, 2021 at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Deacon Martin Brown will officiate the services.
Graveside military honors will be conducted jointly by members of VFW Post #9289 and American Legion Post #323.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Jimmy's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys and New Knoxville, OH.
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