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, April 4th, 2020
Ruthilene Leighner-Wilson
Ruthilene Leighner-Wilson, age 96, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Miller Place in Celina.
She was born on October 1, 1923 in Rockford, Ohio to the late J. Warren and Loa (Weisenborn) Wert. On June 26, 1975 she married Roger L. Wilson, who died March 13, 2017.
Survivors include her three daughters Nichole Hawkins of Hartwell, GA., Susan Evans of North Port, Fl., Kim Dudgeons of Celina, one step-son and daughter-in-law Steven (Denise) Wilson of Durham, N.C., and one step-daughter Debbie Green of Celina. She was also survived by ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Harold R. Leighner second husband Dale M. Dudgeon, sons-in-law, Gerald Hawkins, Ronald Green and her sister Eulalia Stauffer.
Ruthilene graduated from Rockford High School with the Class of 1940. She was a member of the Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina. She was past Matron and member of the Order of Eastern Star #91 in Celina. She was a very talented pianist, she loved music and playing the organ at the Church in Rockford and lately at the Miller Place, entertaining everyone.
Due to the national health concerns, the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home and Ruthilene's Family are following directives outlined by the Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Graveside memorial services will be held at a later date in the Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, Ohio, with Rev. Mick Whistler officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Lake United Methodist Church 119 E. Fulton St. Celina, Ohio 45822.
Condolences may be shared with Ruthilene's family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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