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
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
Jack Clontz
Jack Clontz, 92, of Celina, Ohio and formerly of Estero, Florida and the West Chester, Ohio area, left this world at 5:00 PM April 28th, 2019 at the Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Facility in Rockford, Ohio.
Jack was born and raised in Mt Vernon, Kentucky by his parents Robert & Mattie (Williams) Clontz.
One of the last of the "Greatest Generation" he served in the Army in World War II being deployed in Nagasaki, Japan shortly after the dropping of the Atomic Bomb. He again was deployed in the Korean War where he was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor (V) for single handedly saving his entire platoon. He refused the Purple Heart on at least two occasions.
In 1952, he was discharged and came home to marry the girl who grew up next door Sherry Ervin. They were married for 67 years.
Jack was preceded in death by his beloved daughter: Patricia Diane and by grandchildren: Ricky, Charlie and Mary Price.
He is survived by his devoted wife Sherry, sons: Lawrence and Ricky; brother: Billy; grandchildren: Gavin and Larry Clontz, Sherry Price & great grandchild: Canaan Clontz.
As per Jacks wishes there will be no service or memorial service. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
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