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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Monday, August 6th, 2018
James Rhodes
James "Jim" E. Rhodes, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, died August 3, 2018 at 9:10 pm at his home in Celina.
He was born September 27, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Edger and Sylvia (Stelts) Rhodes. On June 6, 1952 he married Ruth E. Ellis, and she survives at the residence.
Other survivors include four daughters, Vickie (John) Sutter, Celina, Susan (Jerry) Downey, Celina, Deborah (Bill) Chittenden, Naples, Florida, and Stacy (Joe) Schwieterman, Celina; a sister, Kay (Dean) Shaffer, Celina; seven grandchildren, Josh, Jake, Chris, Matt, Tony, Bryan, and Joelle; and six great grandchildren, Zander, Tyler, Christian, Preston, Natalie, and Mackenzie.
Also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Rhodes; a sister, Dorothy Coats; and a grandson Ronnie Schwieterman.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War era. He worked for Mersman Furniture Company in Celina for 30 plus years and went on to work at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina as a maintenance man for 18 additional years.
He is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, Mercer County Veterans Service Commission for 22 years, and Celina K of C Council 1800. Jim was a Life Member of Celina VFW Post #5713, and Celina American Legion Post #210; where he held all offices and spent 40 years as the finance officer.
Jim's favorite hobby was refinishing antique furniture and spending time with his family and friends.
Visitation hours will be from 3:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina; where a prayer service will be held by the Celina VFW and American Legion Members at 7:00 pm.
Mass of Christian burial and the celebration of his life will begin at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, with Fr. Kenneth Schnipke C.PP.S., officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 9:30-10:15 am at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina, with military honors by Celina VFW Post #5713 and American Legion Post #210.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund, to benefit the church.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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