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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Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Leroy Johnsman
Leroy J. Johnsman, 82, 6980 Fleetfoot Road, Celina, died at 6:05 p.m., Jan. 28, 2010, at Miller House, Celina.
He was born July 30, 1927, in Celina, to Andrew and Catherine (Weber) Johnsman. On Sept. 14, 1957, he married the former Ruth M. Gross, who survives.
Also surviving are four sons: Joseph, James, Daniel and David (Joyce) Johnsman, all of Celina; three sisters: Dorothy and Martha Jean Johnsman, both of Celina, and Edith (Charles) Backs, Coldwater; and three grandchildren.
Deceased are four brothers: Richard, Clarence, Lawrence and Arnold Johnsman; and one granddaughter.
A lifelong dairy farmer in Jefferson Township, he had worked at the former New Idea in Coldwater. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, and had attended Immaculate Conception schools.
He was a U. S. Army veteran having served with the tank battalion in Europe during the Korean War. He served on the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation Board for 15 years.
He was a member of the American Legion in Celina, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Knights of Columbus Council. He was a former member of the Mercer County Farm Bureau board of trustees and the board of the Dairy Farmers of America.
Service is 11 a.m. Monday, at the church, the Rev. Richard Riedel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 1-5 p.m. Sunday at W.H. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to dick.helwarth@verizon.net.
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