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, October 11th, 2025
Lee Ann Jenkins
Lee Ann Jenkins, 75, of St. Marys Twp. (Villa Nova on the Lake), died unexpectedly Thursday October 9, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 10, 1950 in Celina, OH to Lee and Dolores (Etter) Schmehl. On October 25, 1969 in St. Marys, she married Kurtis Dean Jenkins, who survives.
Also survived by: Son Troy (Tina) Jenkins of St. Marys, OH; Son Tyson (Teresa) Jenkins of rural Mercer Co., OH; 7 grandchildren: Justin, Caleb, Cody, Jonathan, Aiden, Brent, Cassie; 16 great-grandchildren: Karliah, Summer, Skyler, Braxton, Carson, Rowen, Jace, Payton, Hazel, Emory, Ridley, Roary, Jasalin, Gabriella, Madaline, Maverick; Sister Vickie (Wesley) Lewis of Lima, OH; Sister Kristine (Jerry) Freels of New Bremen, OH; Sister Ireta (Jeff) Hegemier of Hudson, OH; Brother Jerry Lee Schmehl of St. Marys, OH; Brother Bruce (Carol) Schmehl of St. Marys, OH; and Brother Tony (Renee) Schmehl of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Lee and Dolores Schmehl; infant brother Terry Lee Schmehl.
She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1969). For many years, she worked at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys in the dietary department and as a nursing assistant. She also was a nursing assistant for several long-term care facilities in the area.
Lee Ann enjoyed celebrating the holidays, and she and Kurtis were well-known for their elaborate yard display at Halloween. Above everything else, she treasured the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 14, 2025 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Pastor Andrew Atkins will officiate the services. Visitation 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Lee Ann's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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