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
Thursday, April 16th, 2020
Rebecca Martin
Rebecca "Becky" Martin, 65, of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:56 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima.
She was born on June 7, 1954 in St. Marys, OH to Cletus & Dorothy (Whited) Braun who preceded her in death. On January 21, 1971 she married John U. Martin Jr. and he survives in Wapakoneta.
Survivors include 2 sons Tim (Jill) Martin of Buckland, Rich (Judi) Martin of St. Marys; 4 grandchildren Cody (Sarah) Martin, Brooke (Brent Bohman) Martin both of St. Marys, Elizabeth (Dustin Lumadue) Martin of Bellefontaine, John "J.T." Martin of Lakewood; a great-granddaughter Charlotte Martin; a brother Mike (Susie) Braun and a sister-in-law Joyce (Donnie) Sheipline.
She was preceded in death by a son Chris Martin; a brother Pat Braun and in-laws Karen Pack, Robert Martin, Jean Schneider and Vic Martin.
Becky graduated from Apollo Career Center with her nursing degree. She loved watching her grandchildren compete in their individual sports and activities. She was so proud of them. She loved to travel, collect antiques and enjoyed spoiling her dog, Misty.
Due to our nation's current health situation private family services will be held at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta with Rev. Jarred Kohn officiating. Burial will follow at Buckland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Nationwide Children's Hospital 700 Children's Dr, Columbus, OH 43205.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.
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