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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Monday, June 21st, 2021
Marvel Stetler
Marvel Mae Stetler passed away June 18, 2021, at the Laurels of Shane Hill where she was a resident.
She was born May 12, 1939, in Van Wert County to the late August and Charlotte (Shutt) Etzler. While attending Lima Memorial School of Nursing, she became pen pals with an Army soldier in Europe, and through those exchanges, she met the love of her life Donald "Butch" Stetler and married him on April 29, 1960.
Together they enjoyed over 40 years of marriage until Butch's death in January of 2003.
They had three children: Steven (Dawn) Stetler of Dayton, Ohio, Debra (Mike) Lowry of Wapakoneta, Ohio, and Timothy (Lisa) Stetler of Rockford, Ohio. Surviving in addition to her children are a brother and sister-in-law, Lowell (Pat) Etzler of Greenwich, Ohio, and her sister Marilee Etzler of Convoy, Ohio, brother- and sisters-in-law Ron (Hope) Stetler and Joan Stetler, as well as 6 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are a brother Lowayne, brothers- and sister-in-law Sue (Al) Heitkamp and Dick Stetler, and a great grandson Carter Honious.
Marvel truly enjoyed her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. At a surprise celebration for her 82nd birthday, she was thrilled to finally meet her 2 newest great-grandchildren born in 2020. Marvel would often crochet daily, and if you were fortunate enough to have received one of her afghans, consider yourself truly blessed.
She was a resident of Rockford for many years, as well as a registered nurse in the area for over 50 years. She carried an infectious laugh and caring heart everywhere she went.
For individuals wishing to do so, memorial donations in Marvel's honor may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Services will be held at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford, Ohio. Visitation will be 6-8 PM on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, and 1-3 PM on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, with the funeral service immediately following.
Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Ohio.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.ketchamripley.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
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