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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Thursday, September 9th, 2021
Adam Cooper
Adam Cooper, 40, of St. Marys Twp., OH died 12:02 p.m. Thursday September 2, 2021 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys, OH.
He was born June 12, 1981 in Piqua, OH. On August 22, 2015 in St. Marys, OH he married Sara Elizabeth Coats, who survives.
He is also survived by: mother Carmalee Blanton of Bradford, OH; brother Lance (Jeanie) Herron of Harrisburg, VA; brother Rocky Cooper of Piqua, OH; brother Marty Cooper of Piqua, OH; sister Ivy Blanton of Bradford, OH; sister Tessa (Chad) Meyer of Bradford, OH; brother Charlie (Becky) Blanton of Piqua, OH; brother James (Rachel) Blanton of Troy, OH; parents-in-law Irv and Cindy Coats of St. Marys Twp., OH; and numerous nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his step-father William "Bill" Blanton.
He was a graduate of Piqua High School (Class of 1999) and Edison State Community College. He worked as a production employee for Advance Composites Corp. in Sidney, OH. His favorite pastimes included collecting guns, re-loading ammunition, and attending sporting events. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday September 10, 2021 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Pastor Keith Stuck will officiate the services.
Visitation 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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