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, January 4th, 2023
Elizabeth Mescher
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Mescher, age 72 of Versailles, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy, Ohio.
Born in Celina, Ohio on March 3, 1950 she was a daughter to the late Nicholas & Norma (Berning) Bergman.
Betty was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Frenchtown, Ohio as well as the Versailles American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Versailles Garden Club. She loved gardening and flowers. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family; siblings and her children, as well as attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She will truly be missed.
Survived by her husband Joseph Mescher, whom she married March 3, 2013: children Mike Shardo; Angela (Shardo) & Jeff Nunn; Jacqueline Shardo; Dan & Rebecca Shardo: grandchildren Kyle Nunn; Ryan Nunn; Alexandra Kingery; Delaney Kingery; Samantha Shardo; Nathan Shardo; Cameron Shardo: siblings Diane & Joe Pohlman; Mary Moeller and special friend Mike; Tom & Mary Bergman; Linda & Melvin Behr; Jeanne & Tom Boerger; Nick Bergman, Jr.; Ron & Jeannie Bergman; John & Janet Bergman; Elaine & Steve Luthman: step-children Julie & Chris Homan; Brian & Emily Mescher; Timothy & Nancy Mescher; Scott Mescher: as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Friends may call on the family on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM at the Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church with Fr. Matt Feist presiding.
An hour visitation prior to mass at the funeral home. Burial to follow at St. Valbert Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Ohio Hospice of Miami County.
Fond memories may be shared at www.baileyzechar.com for the Mescher family.
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