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, August 6th, 2025
Ronald Schallenberg
Ronald Lee Schallenberg, 65, of St. Marys, OH died 4:45 p.m. Sunday August 3, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 23, 1960 in St. Marys, OH to the late Donald and Evelyn (Fisher) Schallenberg. He married Tammy J. Slife, who survives, on September 17, 1982 at Holy Redeemer Church and they shared 42 incredible years together.
He is survived by his children: son Ryan Schallenberg of St. Marys, OH; daughter Cassi (Ryan McDonald) Schallenberg of St. Marys, OH; son Ethan Schallenberg of St. Marys, OH; and 3 grandchildren: Gage Fowler, Caitlin (Seth) McCune and Haylee Schallenberg.
He is also survived by a sister Donna (Robert) Houser of Van Wert, OH; brother Ricky (Tina) Schallenberg of St. Marys, OH; brother Randy Schallenberg; and brother Donald Schallenberg, Jr. of Rockford, OH.
Ron was a 1978 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He retired from Excel Machine & Tool, Inc. in Coldwater, OH where he worked as a toolmaker. An avid sports fan, he followed St. Marys Roughriders on the radio every Friday night by a bonfire. He enjoyed watching Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals and never missed a Reds game. He was a firm supporter of President Trump. Above all else, he treasured the weekends on the farm with his kids and grandkids as well as attending their sporting events.
Funeral Rites are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Thursday August 7, 2025 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Pastor Parker Miley will officiate the services.
Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Ron's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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