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, February 28th, 2023
Michael Howell
Michael Layne Howell, 65, of St. Marys, OH died 6:26 p.m. Friday February 24, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born February 22, 1958 in St. Marys, OH to George William and Ina Mae (Webb) Howell.
He is survived by: daughter Jaime (Jay Tanner) Howell-Collins of Union, OH; daughter Shannon (Erik) Miesse of Englewood, OH; daughter Alexis (Joshua Roark) Howell of New Paris, OH; 4 grandchildren: Austin (Merissa) Hauptstueck, Gauge Miesse, Cody Layne Collins, Lillie Dempsey; one great-granddaughter Arya Mae Hauptstueck; sister Janet (Bill) McGowan of St. Marys, OH; brother George William Howell of St. Marys, OH; brother-in-law John Davis of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents George William and Ina Mae Howell; sister Jean (Bob) Mahaffey; sister Elizabeth "Ann" Davis.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy. An arborist by trade, he operated a tree-trimming service his entire adult life. Master of his trade. Known as the "Tree Man". Mike will be remembered for being fun loving, easy going, never knowing a stranger and for being a joy to those around him. He lit up every room and was loved by all. His favorite pastimes included watching football, golfing, fishing and working on his various vehicles and equipment. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with family and friends.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday March 2, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.
Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, prior to the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be directed to his family to defray final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Mike's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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