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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Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
Laura Vanover
Laura Lynn Vanover, 57, Rockford, OH died Friday January 27, 2017 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
She was born November 25, 1959 in Troy, OH to Raymond and Lova (Welbaum) Miller. On November 3, 1989 in St. Marys, OH she married Billy Ray Vanover, Sr., who preceded her in death January 29, 2004.
She is survived by: daughter Shana (Doug Parks) Chaney of St. Marys, OH; son Billy Ray (Kayleigh) Vanover, Jr., of Rockford, OH; daughter Brandy (Damien) Kroft of Rockford, OH; adopted daughters: Cindy Peckolt of Caledonia, OH and Mariah Mullins of Rockford, OH; 16 grandchildren; brother Robert (Karen) Miller of Rockford, OH; brother Fred Miller of Celina, OH; sister Janie (Mick) Ginter, Sr. of St. Marys, OH; sister Donna (Dean) Chaney of Celina, OH; sister Patty (Rollen "Cuz") Taylor of St. Marys, OH; sister Mary Jackson of Rockford, OH; sister Cathy (Ty) McKirby of West Union, OH; brother-in-law Danny Huey of Mercer, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Raymond and Lova Miller; husband Billy Ray Vanover, Sr.; sister Charlotte Huey; 3 great-nephews: Raymond Wetzel, Dalton Prater, Chase Miller.
She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1979) and Rhodes State College in Lima, OH. A licensed practical nurse, she worked in area nursing homes, including 16 years for the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. In addition, she worked most of her life alongside her husband, operating Fat Cat's Junk Yard and Car Lot in St. Marys.
She will be remembered as a very kind and considerate person, who was willing to do anything to help others. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and friends.
Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Thursday February 2, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, with Pastor Simon Young, officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, in rural Celina, OH.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home on Ohio 703 West.
Memorial contributions may be directed to her family.
Condolences may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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