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 22nd, 2023
Harry Long
Harry Lee Long, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Presimmon Ridge Rehab in Portland, Indiana.
He was born on November 22, 1938, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Charles and Vivian (Bryan) Long.
Harry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rita (Long) Long, whom he married on June 20, 1959; his children, Mark (Sharon) Long of Fort Recovery, and Pamela (Russ) Hancock of Greensburg, Indiana; his grandchildren, Justin (Kelly) Pruitt of Indianapolis, and Kelly Long of Fort Recovery; and his great granddaughter, Nora.
In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his sons, David Long and Curt "Pup" Long; and his grandson, Shane Long.
Harry was a 1956 graduate of Madison Township High School in Jay County. In 1956 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served his country honorably until he was discharged in 1958. Harry worked for Sheller Globe in Union City for 26 years. He then joined FCC in Portland where he worked until he retired in 2003. Harry also drove semi for Wendel Poultry in Fort Recovery off and on throughout the years. In his early years, Harry enjoyed riding horses and bowling. He also enjoyed playing golf from time to time. Classic cars had a special place in Harry's heart. He owned a beautiful and pristine red 1954 Chevy Bel-Air hard top, which he enjoyed showing off.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Guests may visit with Harry's family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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