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, December 23rd, 2015
Gerald Long
Gerald A. "Sonny" Long, 86, of Wapakoneta died at 10:20 a.m. Monday December 21, 2015 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster.
He was born on April 16, 1929 in Wapakoneta to Carl S. & Alena (Borges) Long who preceded him in death.
Survivors include 3 sisters Phyllis (LeRoy) Kessen of Coldwater, Ida Lou Harrod of Wapakoneta, Mary Ann Garman of Chickasaw, a sister-in-law Marlene Long of Greenville and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers Harold (Marie) Long, Delbert Long, John (Mary Ann) Long, two brother-in-laws Francis Harrod and Virgil Garman.
Gerald was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and then served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at the Wapakoneta Post Office for 35 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 8445, Eagles 691 and the Elks.
A private family service will be held at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.
The family had entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services to handle the arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.
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