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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Monday, July 26th, 2021
Darlene Uncapher
Darlene Kay Uncapher (Vann), 61, of Rockford passed away at 10:53 AM on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on October 5, 1959, in Celina, the daughter of the late William Austin "Bud" and Bernice Gwendolyn Uncapher.
Darlene was a 1977 graduate of Mendon Union High School. She worked in retail and restaurant management, most recently, at Dollar General. Darlene was a member of the Mendon United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Rainbow Girls. She had a love for softball, enjoyed boating on Laurel River Lake in Kentucky with her family and, most of all, she enjoyed her grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband, Michael S. Vann of Rockford; her daughters, Amber (Tim) Smith, Ashley Vann, and Sheila (fiancé, Matt Elston) Vann; brothers, Elmer Dennis "Sam" (Deb) Uncapher and Steven Austin (Jo) Uncapher; a sister, Marcia (Tom) Miller; her grandchildren, Dilon, Montana, Rylee, Raegan, Katie, Caden, Bricen, Owen, Makenzie, Payten, Brantley, Braelynn and Blakely; a brother-in-law, Kerry Burrington; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a step-son, Eric Lee (April) Vann; a granddaughter, Aubry; and a sister, Janet Sue Uncapher.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Mendon United Methodist Church, Mendon, Ohio with Pastor Rob Glenn, officiating.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, Ohio. Also, one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.
Darlene's family would like to thank her niece, Breanne Uncapher (River), and nephew, Tom Millisor, for the special care they offered during her illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Darlene's memory may be sent to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, 218 S. Main St, Celina, Ohio 45822.
To share in Darlene's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, OH 45882.
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