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 10th, 2018
Robert Schritz
Robert Matthew Schritz, age 83 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday March 9, 2018 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1934 in Celina, Ohio, the son of the late Alois and Eva Marie (Beckman) Schritz. On Sept. 17, 1960 he married Norma Jean Hassan, who lives in Celina.
Also surviving are his children Kirt Robert (Paula) Schritz of Coldwater, Kristen Kay (Jeffrey) Bateman of St. Croix, VI, Kyle Alois (Elizabeth) Schritz of Coldwater, six grandchildren Allyson, Ryan, Spencer, Abby, Laci and Erin, two sisters Ann James of Aiken, S. C., Penny Schritz of Lady Lake, Fl and a sister-in-law Jackie Welter of Del Mar, CA.
Robert graduated from the Celina High School in 1952. Then he served his country in the United States Marine Corps until 1962. He owned and operated the Napa Auto Parts in Celina. He was a member of the Celina Moose Lodge and the Coldwater Eagles.
A Private family interment will be held in the North Grove Cemetery at later date. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County P.O. Box 624 Celina, Ohio 45822 or to the charity of the Donor's choice.
Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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