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, July 20th, 2018
David Lee Covert
David Lee Covert, 57, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at his residence.
He was born November 27, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Earl and Myrtle (Davison) Covert. He married Ruth Gordon on June 23, 1991, in Plainwell, Michigan; she survives at the residence.
He is also survived by his two sons: Christopher Covert and Patrick Covert, both of New Knoxville. He is survived by his siblings: John (Judy) Covert-Sisung of Detroit, Michigan; Tim (Mary Beth) Covert of Detroit; Tom (Suzanne) Covert of Stevensville, Michigan; Rick (Kathy) Covert of Squim, Washington.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
David Lee earned an Associate's Degree in Music and was a professional musician at the Way International in New Knoxville, where he had worked since 1984. He will be remembered for his incredible guitar playing abilities. He enjoyed coaching, going on family vacations and just spending time with his sons.
Memorial services will be held 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Reverend Mel Privette, officiant.
Friends may call from 5-7 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Condolences may be sent to David Lee's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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