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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Saturday, February 13th, 2021
Alice Stoker
Alice T. Stoker, 85, of St. Marys, OH died 1:53 a.m. Thursday February 11, 2021 at her residence.
She was born October 31, 1935 in Allen Co., OH to Jesse W. and Anna H. (Meter) Lawyer. On November 13, 1956 in Portland, IN she married Richard N. Stoker, who died March 9, 2006.
Survivors include: daughter Robin (James) Crews of Covington, GA; daughter Teresa "Terri" Stoker of St. Marys, OH; daughter Tammy (Chris) Stein of St. Marys, OH; daughter Kelly (Larry) Freewalt of St. Marys, OH; son Bud Stoker of St. Marys, OH; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister Gladys (Leonard) Kill of Spencerville, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Jesse and Anna Lawyer; husband Richard Stoker; great-grandson Marcus Simpson, Jr.; sisters Gloria McClain and Viola Lawyer.
She was a retired production employee for the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, OH.
Her favorite pastimes included attending auctions and garage sales, dancing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was very fond of animals, especially her cat, "Pickles."
Rites are scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday February 14, 2021 at the Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. The Rev. Robert Sweeney will officiate the services.
Visitation 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Please note that all attendees to the funeral service should observe social-distancing and wear face masks, according to guidelines recommended by the Ohio Dept. of Health.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Alice's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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