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, August 7th, 2025
Linda Warthman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda "Lou" Warthman, who left us peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on April 4, 1948, in Van Wert, Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Linda was a proud mother who brought two families together through her marriage to Mike "Barney" Warthman on July 4, 1992, after the passing of her first husband, Eddie Shope, in 1989.
A devoted member of the Rockford Belle Community Church, Linda brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met. She dedicated many years of her life to working at Huffy, but her true joy will always be her daughters, Nicole and Melissa.
She is survived by her beloved husband Mike "Barney" Warthman of Willshire; her daughters: Nicole (Les) Bearman of Ottoville; Melissa (John) Shaffer of Celina; Abby Warthman of Ohio City and Alisha (Brad) Fisher of St. Marys; her son, Cain (Deanna) Warthman of Convoy as well as her grandchildren: Aleyah, Avery, Ebony, Boyd, Maggie, Otto and Kipp.
In addition to her first husband, Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Clair Pete and Edith Evelyn (Fowler) Frye and many loving family members.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home with Pastor Dustin Leimgruber officiating.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday. Linda will be laid to rest privately in Riverside Cemetery.
In honor of Linda's warmth and friendly spirit, the family requests that attendees dress in casual attire.
To share in Linda's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com.
Arrangements by Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home.
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