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
Friday, January 5th, 2018
Sr. Cecilia Huber
Sister Cecilia Huber, OSU died peacefully at Mt. Notre Dame Health Center on December 30, 2017, at the age of 86.
Beloved member of the Ursulines of Brown County for 67 years. Born and raised in Mercer County, Ohio, Sr. Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents Urban and Marian Huber as well as her siblings, Don, Gerry, Myron (Norma) Huber, Velma (Paul) Billerman, Alice Thieman, and Phyllis Stachler.
Dear sister-in-law of Marlene Huber, Joann Huber, and Dennis Stachler. Special aunt of three generations of nieces and nephews.
Sr. Cecilia taught at the School of the Brown County Ursulines, Ursuline Academy, Chatfield College, did pastoral work in the diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska and served in congregational leadership.
Because Sr. Cecilia was beloved by so many there will be two memorial Masses. The first will be held at Ursuline Academy, 5535 Pfeiffer Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM. The second Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Chapel, 20918 S.R. 251, St. Martin, Ohio 45118 on Saturday January 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM.
Memorials may be sent to Mt. Notre Dame Health Center, 699 Columbia Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 or the Ursulines of Brown County, 20860 S.R. 251, St. Martin, Ohio 45118.
Arrangements are being handled by E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. www.ecnurre.com.
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