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, February 23rd, 2023
Christopher Plew
Christopher A. "Chris" Plew, 60, of Bluffton, Indiana, formerly of Decatur, died on Sunday, February 19, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident in Wells County, Indiana.
Chris was born in Columbia City on May 5, 1962 to Alfred L. and Elaine K. (Greider) Plew.
Chris attended Hope Missionary Church in Ossian. He was a 1980 graduate of Bellmont High school. He retired from Dana Truck Fleet and Old Dominion. Chris was a sports enthusiast, he loved the Purdue Boilermakers, Cincinnati Reds and an avid Miami Dolphin fan.
Chris is survived by his parents, Al and Elaine Plew of Decatur; a daughter, Ashley D. Germann of Celina, OH and 3 grandchildren, Hadley, Hayley and Holden.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
Private Graveside service will be in Decatur Cemetery with Pastor Harold Klinker officiating.
Preferred memorials are to Unfailing Love Clinic in Decatur.
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