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, December 1st, 2023
Joyce Emans
Joyce Ann Emans of Rockford, OH, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 84.
She was born on April 11, 1939, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, daughter to the late Milton and Leona (Poteet) Price.
Joyce graduated from Powell Valley High School in Speedwell, Tennessee. She moved to the Rockford area in 1963. She led a simple but fulfilling life as a self employed cleaner, cleaning several homes and businesses in Rockford for many years. Joyce also thoroughly enjoyed decorating, as well as gardening.
Surviving are two daughters, Denise (Brett) Marbaugh of Ohio City, and Donna (John) Felver of Rockford; one son, Duane (Heidi) Emans of Van Wert; three brothers, Clifford (Patsy) Price, Damon Price, and Conley (Sheila) Price, all of Speedwell, Tennessee; two sisters, Bonnie Rogers of LaFollette, Tennessee, and Faye (Bob) Hunley of Speedwell, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11:00 am at Riverside Cemetery, 3750 US-33, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Rockford Fire and EMS, 201 South Main Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.
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