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
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Doris Baker
Doris Lee Baker, age 80, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
She was born on March 22, 1945, in Cincinnati, to the late Walter Frank and Irene Jane (Frazier) Brinson.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Amy Baker of Decatur, Indiana; grandchildren, Jared Baker and Kylee (David) Dirksen, both of Decatur; and great-grandson, Rowan Dirksen. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, Jody (Bill) Shaw, Rosemary (Joe) Evon, Gene (Valli) Childers, Dave (Sandi) Childers, Mark (Bea) Childers, and Carol (John) San Giorgio, all of Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Howes.
A proud graduate of Powell County High School in Stanton, Kentucky, Doris worked for more than 30 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in St. Marys before retiring. She was a devoted member of the First Church of God in St. Marys.
Doris lived a full and active life. She enjoyed golfing, tending to her yard, sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She also loved her family deeply and cherished every moment spent together. Doris especially enjoyed her "toys," including her Corvette and Honda scooter. She was a very giving person and had a passion for helping others.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Cisco Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Pastor Joe Shouse officiating.
Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First Church of God, 500 Defiance St., St. Marys, Ohio 45885.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Doris and her family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ciscofuneralhome.com or on the Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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