Flood Watch issued August 12 at 9:17AM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected into this evening. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 8:10AM EDT until August 12 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Darke County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... Miami County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Preble County in west central Ohio... Western Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 810 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Troy, Piqua, Greenville, Celina, Tipp City, St. Marys, West Milton, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Covington, St. Henry, Arcanum, Newport, Bradford, Union City, Fort Loramie, Fort Recovery and Pleasant Hill.
Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 9:41AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 940 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fort Shawnee, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Walton, New Hampshire, Big Springs, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 115 and 118.
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Wednesday, January 31st, 2018
Edgle Francis
Edgle Francis, age 62, of Sidney, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on May 21, 1955 in Sidney to the late El and Goldia (Ratliff) Francis. On April 23, 1977, he married Mary Lou (Miller) Francis and she survives.
Edgle is also survived by three children: Tara (Scott) Francis, Kara Francis and Elizabeth (Adam) Lessing, all of Sidney; grandchildren: Harrison Fisher, Keaton Fisher, Jordan Lessing, Taylor Lessing and Christopher Lessing; and siblings: Pat (Charlene) Francis of Russells Point, Don (Crystal) Francis of Sidney, Jimmy (Connie) Francis of Lewistown, Martha Ann Hemmer of Bellefontaine, Linda Kaye (Rick) Kirkpatrick of Russells Point, Mary Gullett of Russells Point, Sally (Jim) Page of Bellefontaine and Susan (Fred) Vagedes of Coldwater.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Luther Gene Francis.
Edgle was a 1974 graduate of Indian Lake High School. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and camping. Edgle was a huge Green Bay Packers Fan.
Friends may call from 6:00-7:30 PM on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, OH.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.
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