Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
68° 68° chance Thu 84° Thu 84° likely 65° 65° slight chance Fri 77° Fri 77°
Monday, September 16th, 2013
Selena Leist
Selena Leist, 94, Celina, died at 5:25 a.m. Sept. 13, 2013, at The Gardens, Celina.
She was born July 3, 1919, in Morgan County, Ky., to Harim and Phinetta Lykins Walters. On Aug. 30, 1942, she married the Rev. Earl Leist, who died Aug. 19, 1993.
Surviving are three sons, E. Randolph (Kathleen) Leist, West Chester, James W. (Sandra) Leist, Celina, and Kenneth G. (Julie) Leist, Graytown; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
She was a retired surgical nurse, having worked for Grant Hospital, Columbus, and Findlay Hospital. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Elliston Zion United Methodist Church, Elliston, the Rev. Larry Keeler officiating.
Calling is 9:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorial donations may be given to the Rev. Earl and Selena Leist Scholarship Fund or State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater.
Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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