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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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
Joan Roettger
Joan Roettger, 70, of New Knoxville, OH died Tuesday February 22, 2021 at Vancrest of St. Marys.
She was born February 28, 1950 in Celina, OH to Lowell and Rosemary (Wieser) Roettger.
She is survived by: brother John Roettger of New Knoxville, OH; nephew Andrew (Lisa) Roettger; 4 great-nieces and nephews: Jett, Maggie, Lena, Levi.
She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1969) and earned a degree in elementary education from The Ohio State University.
Her career in education was spent mainly in the Lancaster, OH City School District.
She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys.
Her favorite pastimes included sewing, playing guitar and watching movies.
A Mass Of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. on Friday March 5, 2021 at the church, with the Rev. Alexander Witt, celebrant. Private family burial will take place in Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.
Public visitation 9:30-10:45 on Friday morning at the church.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Joan's family via: millerfuneralhomes.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys and New Knoxville, OH.
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