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, June 4th, 2025
Patricia Cooke
Patricia Ann "Pat" Cooke, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Monterey Care Center, Grove City, OH. She was born March 19, 1940, in Delaware, OH to the late George and Minnie (Slack) Heineman.
She is survived by her children: Dianne Cooke of Marion, OH; Vicki Wise & Steve Wolfe of West Mansfield, OH; Rob & Lucy Cooke of Eastpoint, FL; Randi & Jannie Cooke, of Inverness, FL; Cheryl & Brian Hogenkamp of Coldwater, OH; Cindi & Jerry Post of Orient, OH; Sandi & Shane Smith of Hartsville, SC; Chris & LaMia Cooke of Delaware, OH; Greg & Sarai Cooke of Portland, TN; and Corey & Mindy Cooke of Marengo, OH. She also has 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert Eugene "Bob" Cooke in 2013, daughter Debbie Coleman, granddaughter Chelsea Lane, and daughter-in-law Lisa Cooke.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings; Paul (Dottie) Heineman, Richard Heineman, George (Kathy) Heineman, Margaret (Charles) Mead, and infant sister Frances Heineman.
Pat attended Willis High School in Delaware. She was a member of Warrensburg United Methodist Church and the Delaware Eagles Auxiliary. Her greatest passion in life was her ability to provide a nurturing environment for generations of children as a Child Care Provider. Additionally, she served in volunteer roles with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School. She loved to travel to visit her out-of-state family.
The family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to her caregivers and the staff at both Monterey Care Center and Bella Care Hospice of Columbus for their exceptional care over the past 16 months.
Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 pm, Monday, June 9, 2025, at Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 101 Valleyside Drive, Delaware. Funeral service will be at 2 pm, with Pastor Wayne Engle officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware.
Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center is honored to serve the Cooke family. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
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