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, May 4th, 2021
Eugene Slauter
Eugene D. Slauter, 92, of St. Mary's, OH, passed away Friday, Apr. 30, 2021.
He was born in Clark County, OH, on July 9, 1928.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Gladys Slauter; sister, Mildred McBride (Glen); daughter-in-law, Sheila Slauter (wife to Butch).
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Marian Slauter (Lowrey); sister, Helen Coder (Melvin); children, Lester "Butch" Slauter, Patricia Howard (Dale) and Michael Slauter.
Gene was cherished by 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, cousins, many extended family members, his friends, community, and neighbors at St. Mary's lake. Gene loved working in the outdoors, for both pleasure and in his career. In "retirement' he enjoyed working outside with his wife and neighbors along the lake. He was a Purple Heart recipient from the Korean War and a dedicated member of the American Legion and the V.F.W.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia.
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