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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Friday, May 23rd, 2014
Allyson Mescher
Allyson M. Mescher, 37, Versailles, passed away at 1:45 p.m. May 20, 2014, in Versailles.
She was born Aug. 23, 1976, in Coldwater, to Carol (Mescher) Francis and Richard Francis, who survive in Versailles.
Also surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law, Julie (Matt) Traver, Findlay, and Carrie (Ken) Schoen, Fort Recovery; a brother and sister-in-law, Jeff (Angie) Francis, Versailles; nieces and nephews, Ethan, Owen, Ava, Ella and Nora Schoen, Anne Traver, and Kelsey, Ross and Collin Francis; grandmother, Sally Mescher, Versailles; her dog, Rocky; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph Mescher and Mary Jean and Ernest Wehrkamp.
She was a member of the Eagles and St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. She was an avid Michigan fan and also enjoyed watching the Browns and Reds. She enjoyed playing softball and was a member of E & R's team. Most of all, she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, the Rev. Fr. Jim Simons officiating. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.
The wishes of the family are that memorial contributions be directed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Cancer Association of Darke County.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.zecharbailey.com.
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