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
Friday, June 19th, 2020
Dora Kable
Dora "Velone" V. (Houts) Kable, age 92, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 5:07 pm in Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater.
She was born January 7, 1928 in Celina to the late Fay & Esta (Now) Houts. In June of 1950, she married Donald Kable who preceded her in death in January of 2018.
Velone is survived by her loving children, Teresa (Don) Hawk of Terrace Park, Ohio and Jeff (Carol) Kable of Galion, Ohio. Velone adored her two grandchildren, Tara Hawk (Justin Ratner) and Dillon "Ross" Hawk and her two great grandchildren, Ada Ratner and Carl Ratner. Velone is also survived by her brother, Eldon Houts of Celina and a sister-in-law, Wilma Houts of Celina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings, Lucille Hamilton, Ruth Raudabaugh, John Houts, Dale Houts and Calvin Houts.
Velone was a 1946 graduate of Neptune High School. She co-owned Kellermeyers Clothing Store in St. Marys with her husband. She was a store owner, piano teacher, and an organist for her church. Velone was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Celina.
Velone had a deep love for her family, the most precious time for Velone was time spent with her family and friends. She enjoyed vegetable gardening, music and cooking.
Visitation hours will take place from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Cisco Funeral Homes in Celina, masks are recommended.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10:30 am in St. John Lutheran Church in Celina with Rev. Jeff Gramza officiating.
Family will receive friends from 9:30 am-10:30 am before the service at the church. Masks are recommended for visitors entering the church for the visitation and the funeral service. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
Due to restrictions of the COVID-19 virus we will be following the guidelines set by the Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's office.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church and/or Mercer County Council on Aging.
Cisco Funeral Homes are honored to care for Velone and her family. To pay your respects or leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or visit Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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