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
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
Georgia Fox
Georgia Anna Fox, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 7:10 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2024 at Odem at Auglaize.
She was born on August 9, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to Emil L. & Glenna L. (Miller) Hume who preceded her in death. She was married for 29 years to her husband Paul D. Fox, and he survives in Wapakoneta.
She is also survived by her children; Charlene Ja (Jim) Holycross, Steven M. (Penny) Johnston Jr.; step-children Paul M. (Kari) Fox, Nancy (Fred) Burrel, Corina Gardener Wreede; grandchildren Bruno Holycross, Zach (Megan) Holycross, Rainy Holycross, Slayer Holycross, Travis Holycross, Jasmine Holycross, Hunter Holycross, Austin (Andrea) Johnston, Ryan (Melinda) Johnston, Magan Johnston, Kaitlin (John) Martin, Elizabeth (Juston) Wheeler, Triston Fox, Arabella Fox; great-grandchildren Holdyn Johnston, Paris Johnston, Rowan Martin, Julian Martin, Neveah Martin, Leeym Wheeler, Karoline Wheeler; niece Steph (Wayne Augsburger) Hoff; nephew Jordan Motter and great-niece Angelle Wyatt.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Hoff.
Georgia was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a very talented musician in a country band of Lima as the Limaland Drifters and an accomplished craft and tole painter. She worked in many places, but the most for K-Mart for 25 years. She loved sewing and made many of her children's clothes. She loved camping with her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by many in the community and relatives. She will always be remembered for her Oreo Truffle Balls.
Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2024 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta with Pastor Doug Pretorius officiating.
Family and friends may visit from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Special Olympics.
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