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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Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Willia Skeens
Willia Ray Skeens, 83, of St. Marys, OH died 11:45 p.m. Friday August 21, 2026 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
She was born October 18, 1942 in Wayne, WV to Lafe and Louary (LeMaster) Trogdlon. On August 4, 1963 in Wayne, WV she married Ronald Skeens, who died in 1995.
Survivors include: son Jeff Skeens of St. Marys, OH; daughter Ronda (Jeff) Moore of St. Marys, OH; son Charlie (Lisa) Skeens of St. Marys, OH; grandchildren: Erica Moore of St. Marys, OH; Kendra (Adam) Huff of St. Marys, OH; Tara (Mike Makar) Skeens of Kossuth, OH; Natasha (Nathan) Moesher of Buckland, OH; Amanda Skeens of Cridersville, OH; Brandin (Mary) Skeens of Shawnee, OH; 10 great-grandchildren; brother James (Rhoda) Trogdlon of St. Marys, OH; brother Sam (Connie) Trogdlon of St. Marys, OH; sister Nancy (Dale) Salisbury of St. Marys, OH; and brother Glen (Jan) Trogdlon of Spencerville, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Lafe and Louary Trogdlon; husband Ronald Skeens; brother Raymond Trogdlon; brother Sam (Connie) Trogdlon; granddaughter Tara Skeens; and special friend of 11 years Homer Ray Robinette.
She had worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys and Mersman's Furniture Co. in Celina. Willia's primary focus in life was to provide a loving and happy home for her family. Her kids were "ok", but her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were simply amazing! Her favorite pastimes included fishing and attending stock car racing at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Thursday August 27, 2026 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) In St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 10:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Willia's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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