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, December 20th, 2023
Rodney Luecke
Rodney Luecke, 96, of St. Marys, died Monday, December 18, 2023, at his residence.
He was born August 18, 1927, in St. Marys, the son of Virgil and Gladys (Mallory) Luecke. He married Kathryn Youngs on October 18, 1956, and she preceded him in death on February 26, 2012.
He is survived by his two daughters: Mary (Chris) Beane of St. Marys; Jonie (Rick) Kistler of St. Marys. He is also survived by his grandchildren: John (Holly) Beane and Grace Kistler.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Rodney was a 1944 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, and a veteran of the US Army Air Corps. He retired from Meadow Gold Dairy in New Bremen, where he delivered milk. After retirement, he worked for many years at Chief Supermarket. He enjoyed taking drives around the lake, taking his beloved dog to the park, and also watching the Reds, Buckeyes and Roughriders. He was a member of Eagles 767, American Legion 323, and Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Father Prashanth Bandanadham, celebrant. Burial rites will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-7 P.M. Thursday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, St. Marys, and from 9:30-10:30 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to Holy Rosary School.
Condolences and memories may be shared with Rodney's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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