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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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Ballard Chaffins
Ballard Chaffins, 83, of St. Marys, OH died 7:51 a.m. Thursday September 4, 2025 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born January 9, 1942 in Mousie, KY to Troy and Biddie (Wicker) Chaffins. On July 16, 2005 he married Bonnie Shoffstall-Hammond, who survives.
Also survived by daughter Annette Alexander (Kerry Shepherd) Chaffins of St. Marys, OH; daughter Bernette Newbauer of St. Marys, OH; daughter Claudette Snyder of Minster, OH; step-son Joe (Michelle) Vires of New Knoxville, OH; step-daughter Lisa (Ned Sudman) Moore of St. Marys, OH; step-daughter Chastity (Troy) Dodson of New Bremen, OH; step-daughter Polly (Rob) Pugh of Ann Arbor, MI; grandchildren Dustin (Kelsey), Matt (Chelsea), Mitchell, Nikki, Shane (Katie), Nate (Krista), Caleb, Isaac, Jayson; step-grandchildren Ashley (Cody), Alyshia (Allen), Brandon (Linda), Mitchell, Mike, Alli (Jess), Kalobb (Kelsey), Kyle, Allison (Charlie); 29 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents Troy and Biddie Chaffins; son William "Spank" Chaffins; granddaughter Jessica Chaffins; great-grandson Jamie Wintrow; siblings James Chaffins, Mirtlee Johnson, Kelly Chaffins, Richard Chaffins, Coy Chaffins, Leo Chaffins, Lucille Chaffins, Cora Fields, Lora Collins, Paris Chaffins, Dora Lewis, Sallie Fairchild; and former spouse Jeannie McLaughlin.
He attended school in Hindman, KY. A retired production associate, he had worked at Mersman Bros. Furniture and Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. (both in Celina, AVCO-New Idea (Coldwater) and Flexible Foam Products (Spencerville). His favorite pastimes included attending auctions, restoring old record players, listening to bluegrass and country music and taking meticulous care of his lawn and vehicles. He enjoyed auto racing and was a huge supporter of the Kentucky Wildcats sports teams. More than anything else, he enjoyed family get-togethers at Christmastime and on Father's Day.
Ballard will be remembered for his friendly demeanor, warm smile and the sound of his laughter.
Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday September 9, 2025 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 5 - 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Ballard's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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