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, January 16th, 2008
Paul Chilcoat
St. Marys native Paul R. Chilcoat, 50, died Jan. 11, 2008, at his residence in Columbia City, Ind., after an extended illness.
He was born July 26, 1957, in St. Marys , to Rafe and Beverly Chilcoat. His father is deceased and his mother survives in St. Marys. On Feb. 26, 2005, he married Tracie Myers, who survives in Columbia City.
Other survivors are a stepson, Jeramie Sturgill, Columbia City; a stepdaughter, Brandie (Keith) Hollon, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; a brother, Charles; two sisters, Darlene Chilcoat, St. Marys, Lorie (Greg) Meece of Peoria, Ariz.; two half brothers, Rafe Chilcoat Jr. and Randy Chilcoat, both of St. Marys; and four stepgrandchildren.
He was a CNC machine operator at Dexter Axle in Albion, Ind., for 22 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Albion.
Burial was Sunday at Merriam Christian Cemetery in Indiana.
Arrangements were handled by Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion Chapel.
Condolences can be made at brazzellfuneralhome.com.
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