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 18th, 2024
Phyllis Ward
Phyllis Jean Ward, 87, of St. Marys Ohio passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at Celina, Ohio. She was born January 15, 1938, in Rhine, Ohio, the oldest daughter of the late Arthur and Rosa (née Wendel) Steinke.
Phyllis graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1956. On October 31, 1981, she married Hasroe Ward, who preceded her in death on May 25, 2012. Phyllis was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys for over 35 years, and she owned PJ Sewing, specializing in custom tailoring, alterations, and quilting.
Phyllis was extraordinarily talented in domestic arts. She had a large garden and enjoyed canning and preserving. She was an expert seamstress and quilter, spending countless hours sewing, knitting, crocheting, tatting, and doing needlework. Phyllis also made formal dresses for entire wedding parties, including bridal gowns and veils. She also enjoyed photography, scrapbooking, and collecting Longaberger baskets.
Phyllis is survived by three of her six sons - Dennis (Lynne) Ray, James (Krissy) Ray, and Neal (Tori) Ray. She is also survived by her lifelong best friend Janice Dysert. Three sons and a granddaughter preceded her in death: Michael (Fran) Ray, Bill (Angie) Ray, Jeff (Donna) Ray and Bethany Ray. Phyllis is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her puppy Harley.
She is survived by her sisters Elsie McGlothen and Diane (Tim) Davis, her brother Frank (Deb) Steinke, her sister-in-law Dawn Steinke, and her daughter-in-law Fran Ray. Her brothers, Danny Steinke and Ivan Steinke, sister-in-law Deb Steinke, and brother-in-law Dale McGlothen preceded her in death.
A time of Sharing and Remembrance is scheduled 2-6 p.m. on Thursday at Miller's Funeral Home 1605 Celina Rd (Ohio 703 West) St Marys Ohio, 45885.
For those who wish to make memorial contributions, please consider the Auglaize County Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Phyllis' family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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