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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Friday, February 18th, 2022
Kenneth Hunter
R. Kenneth Hunter, 93, of St. Marys, OH died 4:30 a.m. Thursday February 17, 2022 at his residence.
He was born May 8, 1928 in St. Marys, OH to Russell and Marie (Preuter) Hunter. On February 11, 1951 in St. Marys he married Louise Colvin, who died February 22, 1999.
Survivors include: daughter Linda (Richard) Ashman of St. Marys, OH; son Douglas (Deb) Hunter of Sidney, OH; daughter Shirley Amato of St. Marys, OH; 6 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents Russell and Marie Hunter; wife Louise Hunter; brother Arthur Hunter; sister Dorothy Wehnes; sister Edna Wurster.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1946) and Milwaukee School of Engineering. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, having served as an aviation mechanic at the end of World War II. He owned and operated Hunter Bros. Plumbing & Heating Co. in St. Marys for many years. A skilled private pilot, he held additional certification to fly experimental aircraft. He enjoyed golfing and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was a die-hard fan of Roughrider sports and University of Dayton basketball. Kenny will be remembered as strong-willed and methodical. Many residents of St. Marys will recall seeing the airplanes that he built in his garage.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. Monday February 21, 2022 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Burial, with full military funeral honors, will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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