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, June 6th, 2023
James Long
James A. Long, 59, formerly of St. Marys, OH died 4:16 a.m. Saturday June 3, 2023 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins, WV.
He was born October 5, 1963 in St. Marys, OH to Webster L. and Frances M. (Mertz) Long.
Survivors include: daughter Jackie (Kameron) Hagerman of Spencerville, OH; daughter Alexis (Wayne) Graham of Lima, OH; 4 grandchildren: Violet Hagerman, Penelope Hagerman, Lincoln Graham, Sawyer Graham; mother Frances Long of St. Marys, OH; brother Allan Long of St. Marys, OH; brother Anthony (Valerie) Long of St. Marys, OH; sister Lela (Danny) Dudgeon of Wapakoneta, OH; former wife Stephannie Long and her son Little (Danica) Davis of Belington, WV.
Preceded in death by: father Webster Long; grandson Xavier Wurth.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1982).
A skilled carpenter, he was employed by Preferred Builders in St. Marys for many years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bow-hunting, riding 4-wheelers and traveling. He was a member and supporter of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday June 9, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.
Visitation 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to his family.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Jim's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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