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, November 23rd, 2021
Carol Lenker
Carol J. Lenker, 92, of Greenville, Ohio, formerly of Rossburg, Ohio, passed away with her family by her side, on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Brookdale of Greenville.
She was born on December 29, 1928, in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Earl J. and Stella M. Wolfe.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Culver, and her second husband, Marvin Lenker; and her daughter, Mary Culver.
Carol was a 1946 graduate of Neptune High School in Mercer County. Carol helped her husband, Robert with their business, Ansonia Tool and Die Co., where she was the secretary, which included her delivering molds throughout the tri-state area. She also enjoyed helping Marvin on the farm. Carol spent several years volunteering as an EMT for Ansonia Rescue. She also was a clerk at K-Mart for many years. Carol enjoyed traveling with Marvin, while they delivered RV's throughout the country. She enjoyed being with her family and writing poetry. Carol enjoyed leading music, playing the piano and singing for weddings when she attended Rossburg Methodist Church.
Carol is survived by her children, Kathy (Ron) Widener of Rossburg, Jackie (Dane) Whittington of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Janice (Danny) Via of Sarastoa, Florida, Joyce (Dale) Lyme of Greenville, Mike (Heidee) Culver of Temecula, California; her step children, Betty (Edward) O'Shea of New Jersey, Ron (Dan) Drish of Vermont, Brenda (Les) Gibson of Florida, Barbara (Jim) Mott of Arkansas, and Shirley (Allan) Phillippi of Ansonia; her 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and her 9 step grandchildren, 21 step great grandchildren, and 3 step great-great grandchildren.
A celebration of Carol's life will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Greenville Missionary Church in Greenville with Pastor Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
Guests may visit with Carol's family on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the service at 11:00 AM at the church.
In the lieu of flowers donations can be made to Missionary Church 1110 North Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio, 45331.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.
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