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, January 13th, 2022
Rodney Toler
Rodney L. Toler, 73, of Mendon, OH died Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.
He was born November 6, 1948 in Guyen, WV to the late Troy and Gladys (Blankenship) Toler. He married Theresa Gates on June 21, 1997 and she survives.
Also survived by: daughter Stacie (Bobby) Shadrach of Elgin, OH; daughter Karen (Scott) Wurster of Celina, OH; daughter Shannon (Brad) Wurster of Celina, OH; step-son Brian Gates of Celina, OH; step-son Jason (Jennifer) Gates of Celina, OH; step-son Nathan Gates of St. Marys, OH; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Brenda (Jerry) Boggess of Michigan; brother Tony (Delilah) Toler of St. Marys, OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: brother Daniel Toler; twin brother Kenneth Toler; sister Rita Schnippel, nephew Jeff Toler.
Rod graduated from Celina Senior High School (Class of 1967). A proud American, he served his country as a Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War. During his tour of duty, he was injured and was awarded a Purple Heart, Naval Commendation Medal and Bronze Star. He was an employee for Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina for 26 years and later retired from Tokheim Corp. in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was a member and strong supporter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion organizations. Rod loved all dogs (big and small), and will have his beloved, "Gus" beside him again. Everyone who knew and loved Rod are deeply grateful for his service to our country. God bless America!
Services to celebrate Rod's life will be scheduled at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Rodney's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.
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