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, March 18th, 2017
David Heppeard
David Heppeard, age 74, of Mendon, passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2017 at his residence.
Born on January 15, 1943, in Celina, he was the son of the late Kenneth M. and Helen M. Shindeldecker Heppeard.
He married Anna Wycuff Heppeard and she survives in Mendon.
Surviving are their children, Richard K. Heppeard of Theresa, WI and Lori (Eric) Robbins of Celina. A sister, Elizabeth Daniels, survives in Norfolk, VA. Ten grandchildren survive: Stephanie Heppeard, Bryan Jackson, Meagen (Ryan) Taylor, Corie Niekamp, Benjamin Sutter, Joshua Heppeard, Katelyn Sutter, Dalton Heppeard, Brooke Robbins, Cole Robbins and 6 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Jackie Heppeard and an infant brother.
A 1961 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Dave served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He worked at New Idea in Coldwater and then retired from General Dynamics in Lima.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Mendon, a life member of the Celina VFW Post #5713 and a member of the Celina American Legion Post #210.
Dave enjoyed woodworking, gardening and bow hunting.
Friends may call at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina from 2-8 PM, Monday, March 20, and one hour prior to services on Tuesday, March 21.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday at the Celina Funeral Home, Pastor Rob Glenn will officiate. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery with military rites will to be held jointly by the Celina Legion and Celina VFW.
Memorials may be directed to the Mendon United Methodist Church or to State of the Heart Hospice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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