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, April 30th, 2025
Jerry Steele
Jerry R. Steele, 80, of Saint Marys, died 4:33 P.M. Monday, April 28, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 4, 1944, the son of Ralph and Helen (Roberts) Steele.
He married Cathy Whited on November 15, 1969, and she preceded him in death on December 17, 2007.
He is survived by his son, Brian (Marlene) Steele of Saint Marys; by his grandchildren: Courtney (Matthew) Gabringer of Cincinnati; Dustin Steele of Bowling Green, Ohio. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; by his wife, Cathy, and by three sisters, Carole Miller, Portia Phillips and Marjorie Brodbeck.
Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a retired truck driver and over the years had driven for Beatrice Foods, Jones Motor Company and most recently, Stealth Arms in Montezuma.
He enjoyed firearms and was an excellent pool player. He liked spending time camping with his family and friends, and he was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys.
Funeral rites will be held 12:00 Noon on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Mary Miller, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-6 P.M. Sunday and from 10:00-12:00 noon on Monday at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be sent to Jerry's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net
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