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, April 22nd, 2023
Maurice Herron
Maurice M. "Sam" Herron age 85, of New Weston passed away at 2:13 am Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his residence.
Maurice was born May 11, 1937, in Wabash, Indiana, to the late Merl & Alice (Agle) Herron.
Maurice was also preceded in death by his grandchildren, Robin David Idle and Pam Phillips; brothers, David, Lonnie and Rick Herron; and sister, Roselyn Strahm.
Maurice is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth (Hecht) Herron whom he married September 5, 1959; children, Mitchial & Neva Herron of St. Marys, Regina & Charles Evers of New Weston and Maurice & Lisa Herron of Greenville; grandchildren, Jackie Jones, Robbie Bragg, Jarrod Idle, Casey & Brad Lentz, Zach & Abby Evers, Jessica & Luke Moore, Madison Evers, Olivia Herron, Clayton Herron and Julia Herron; great grandchildren, Alice Lentz, Max Lents, Pete Lentz, Sam Evers, Henry Evers, Opal Moore and Reece Moore; and sister, Amanda Ford of Salem, Alabama.
Maurice served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from New Idea in Coldwater after 38 years of service. Maurice was a 50 year member of Ft. Recovery Masonic Lodge No. 539 F. & A.M. and a member of the Darke County Harness Horsemen's Association. Maurice stabled and trained horses at the Darke County Fairgrounds.
A masonic memorial service will be conducted by the Ft. Recovery Masonic Lodge No. 539 F. & A.M. at 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville followed by a celebration of Maurice's life with Pastor Mark Fuerstenau officiating.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to EverHeart Hospice in Greenville.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Herron family.
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