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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Thursday, July 25th, 2024
Billy Slemmons
Billy Slemmons, 88, of Saint Marys, died 9:25 A.M. Monday, July 22, 2024, at Vancrest of Saint Marys.
He was born October 30, 1935, in Saint Marys, the son of Arthur and Ila (Miller) Slemmons. He married Carolyn Katterhenry on March 8, 1958, and she survives in Saint Marys.
He is survived by his sons: Jody (Marilyn) Slemmons of Saint Marys, Darren (Sheila) Slemmons of Saint Marys; by his grandchildren: Andrew Slemmons; Amy (Kevin)Hart; Abigail (Coty)Pendergraft; Mitchell Slemmons;and step-grandchildren: Andy (Tera)Nagel; David (Amber)Nagel; Kayla Nagel. He is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren and 9 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Marilyn Selby and his granddaughter-in-law Randi (Macklem)Slemmons.
Billy was a 1954 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School and a veteran of the US Navy. He served as the Assistant Superintendent of Water and Waste Water for 31 years at the City of Saint Marys, and later served as the Technical Supervisor of Water and Wastewater for Willshire, Ohio.
He was elected and served as 3rd Ward Councilman for the City of Saint Marys from 1996-2013, and was a member of the Auglaize County Democrat Club. He was a member and had served as president of the Public Employees Retirement Group,Auglaize County Chapter 9. He served on the City of Saint Marys Tree Commission and was a substitute bus driver for Saint Marys City Schools, and was a member of American Legion Post 323.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Saint Marys. He and Carolyn were long-time members of the St. Marys Tri-Squares Square Dance Club. He was also an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
The family wishes to thank all the staff of Vancrest Saint Marys for all their special care. Also thanks to the caring staff of Grand Lake Hospice.
Funeral rites will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Pastor Keith Stuck, officiant. Burial, with military honors presented by American Legion Post 323 and VFW Post 9289, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to First Baptist Church, Saint Marys or Grand Lake Hospice.
Memories and condolences may be sent to Billy's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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