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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Monday, August 29th, 2022
Gregory Francis
Gregory Joseph Francis, age 59, of Versailles, passed away peacefully of natural causes early Saturday morning, August 27, 2022, at the Versailles Rehab & Health Care Center in Versailles, Ohio.
He was born December 14, 1962, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Paul & Patricia (Grogean) Francis. On September 29, 1984, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Newport, Greg married Donna (Chaney) Francis who survives.
Also surviving are three children: Andrew & Katherine Francis, Benjamin & Krystal Francis and Carrie & Eric Magoto, all of Versailles, along with eight grandchildren: Adalyn, Emma, Brynn, Isaac, Ian and Damian Francis and Lucas and Juliana Magoto; four brothers: Stephen & Mary Ann Francis of Versailles, John & Sharon Francis of Russia, Denis & Judy Francis of Versailles and Michael & Kimberly Francis of Versailles; mother-in-law, Dorothy Chaney of Fort Loramie; brothers & sisters-in-law: Roger & Ann Chaney of Fort Loramie, Karen Ballou of Sidney, David & Teresa Chaney of Fort Loramie and Philip & Bridget Chaney of Fort Loramie along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three infant brothers, Dale, Kenneth and Philip Francis; father-in-law, Donald Chaney and a brother-in-law, Bill Ballou.
A 1982 graduate of Versailles High School, Mr. Francis had been engaged in farming all of his working life. He was also employed at Midmark Corp. for 24 years and built custom cabinets for his brother Denis. Greg was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church and had also been a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus in St. Gasper Del Bufalo Assembly #825. Greg enjoyed farming and traveling. Along with Donna, Denis & Judy, the foursome were able to visit almost all of our fifty states.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 1, 2022, at St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia with Rev. James Reutter presiding. Interment will follow at St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles.
Family and friends may call Wednesday 3:00 to 7:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 to 9:45 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be made to the Versailles Life Squad or Hospice of Darke County.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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