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
Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Haven Patterson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Haven Monroe Patterson, who left this world peacefully on June 21, 2025, at just four days old. Born on June 17, 2025, in Coldwater, Ohio, Haven brought joy and hope into the lives of her family during her brief time with us.
Haven is cherished and survived by her loving parents, Troy and Terra (Walls) Patterson of Mendon, Ohio; brother, Parker Patterson; grandparents, Teri Bickle, Michael and Tara Patterson, and Bart and Tonya Walls; great grandparents, Bruce Bickle, Bob and Roberta Patterson, Gary Walls, and Terry and Vivian Bransteter; aunts and uncles, Casey and Derek Platfoot, Turner and Karli Bransteter, Savannah Patterson, Sutherlyn Patterson, Tasha and Kellen Goettemoeller, Brock and Taylor Bonifas, and Trace and Kenzie Walls; and several cousins.
Haven was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Connie Bickle, Doris and Lee Monroe, and Sharon Walls; and her cousin, Kingsley Patterson.
An intimate graveside service to honor and remember Haven will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on June 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with Pastor Ken Meyer officiating. Prior to the service, family and close friends will gather from 10:00 am until 11:45 am at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cash's Heart Herd (The HERD), 306 Mooring Line Drive, Celina, Ohio 45822.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.
Though her time on this earth was all too short, her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her dearly.
Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
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