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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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
Gregory Pontsler
Gregory Alan "Wildman" Pontsler, 54, of Rockford passed away at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born on August 9, 1967, in Celina, Ohio the son of the late Eugene Pontsler and Vivian Heppeard Ponstler. On June 22, 1991, he married the former Jami Longstreth, who survives.
Greg was raised in Rockford, Ohio and lived his entire life there. He was a graduate of Parkway High School. Greg was a member of the Rockford Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 1292, the Willshire American Legion Post 207, and the Celina Moose Post 1473. He had worked at Fleetwood Motor Homes as well as Reynolds and Reynolds. Greg was also a long-time Rockford Town Council member. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, The Ohio State Buckeyes, the New York Yankees, and the Parkway Panthers, especially his favorite Panthers Fletcher and Colbie. Greg loved cruising through town and visiting with people as he went along. He often could be found hanging out at the Rockford Town Hall, DJ Auto, and the Eagles. We will all miss Greg's banter and lively conversations.
In addition to his wife, Jami, Greg is survived by three sons; Cort (Mandy) Smith of Rockford, Ohio, Chase (Jenn) Tinnel of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Cain Pontsler of Columbus, Ohio; two Brothers, Gary (Kathy) Pontsler of Decatur, Indiana, and Rick Pontsler of Rockford, Ohio; one sister, Linda Pontsler of Van Wert, Ohio; two grandchildren, Fletcher Smith and Colbie Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Greg also had a pet dog, Henley, that was very special to him.
Services will be held at11:00 am Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Meyer, officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, OH.
Family and friends will be received Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gregory`s memory may be sent to the Parkway Athletic Boosters, or to Community Health Professionals.
To share in Gregory's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com.
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