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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Thursday, March 18th, 2021
Marieda Stephenson
Marieda K. Stephenson, 84, formerly of New Knoxville, OH died 6:15 a.m. Thursday March 11, 2021 at Advent Health Hospice Care in Orange City, FL.
She was born October 2, 1936 in Portsmouth, OH to Harry K. and Ethel Garnett (Knore) Shelton. On March 25, 1956 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton, OH she married Loren E. Stephenson, who survives.
Also surviving are sons Bradley (Jennifer) Stephenson of Charleston, WV, Craig Stephenson of New Knoxville, OH, and Douglas (Deb) Stephenson of Ripley, TN; a daughter, Rhonda (Bruce) Bergman of New Knoxville, OH; sisters Vontilla (Lou) Durko of Englewood, OH, Theola Warner of Kettering, OH, and Rozenna Schaar of Port Charlotte, FL; a brother, Darwin (Judy) Shelton of Atlanta, GA; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Dayton, OH (Class of 1954). She retired as an office administrator from Bremco Mills in New Bremen, OH. Marieda attended the New Knoxville United Methodist Church and First Congregational Church of Orange City, FL.
A talented seamstress, she also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Marieda also will be remembered for the delicious pies that she baked. More than anything else, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral rites are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 20, 2021 at the New Knoxville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dennis Gaertner will officiate the services. Private family burial will take place at the Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton, OH.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Marieda's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys & New Knoxville, OH.
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