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, September 29th, 2023
Thomas Grunden
Thomas L. Grunden, 81, of St. Marys, OH died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Otterbein - St. Marys, OH.
He was born at home on a farm in rural Auglaize Co., OH to Forrest and Ailene (Grundish) Grunden. On June 20, 1964 at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Marys, OH he married Georgia Ann Berron, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Elizabeth "Lisa" (Robert "Bob") Fitzgerald of St. Marys, OH; daughter Heather (Kevin) Glass of St. Marys, OH; son Alex Grunden of St. Marys, OH; 6 grandchildren: Seth (Katie) Fitzgerald, Isaac Fitzgerald, Brooke (Trent Schoonover) Grunden, Elnora "Ella" Glass, Brandt Grunden, Bennett Glass; 3 great-grandchildren: Caruso Schoonover, Clara Fitzgerald, Rory Schoonover; brother Dick (Jeannine Nelson) Grunden of Wichita, KS; sister-in-law Patricia Grunden of Fayetteville, GA; Sister-in-law Melody Grunden of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: father Forrest Grunden; mother Ailene Grunden-Snedeker; daughter Nanette Grunden; brother John Grunden; brother William "Bill" Grunden.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1959). A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served his country from 1960 - 1963. He was a retired production employee for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. He was a active member of Zion Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #323 (life member and past commander, financial officer and BINGO committee chairman), National Rifle Association (life member), Western Ohio Fish & Game and St. Marys Rider Rooters. Tom volunteered countless hours to his community via the veterans' and sports programs. An avid outdoorsman, his favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing and shooting. He did re-loading, cast his own bullets and restored and sold guns. In addition, he enjoyed bowling and participated in many leagues throughout the years. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He and Georgia were a fixture at their many sporting events and other special activities.
Funeral rites are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday October 3, 2023 at the Zion Lutheran Church 210 N. Wayne Street in St. Marys, with the Rev. Bill Maki, officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Legion Post #323 to support community programs.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Tom's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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