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
Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
Kenneth Whetstone
Kenneth Ivan Whetstone, 85, of Celina, OH passed into the loving arms of his Savior surrounded by his family on October 10, 2020.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Mary (Leatherman) Whetstone; Daughters & spouse: Cindy & Dale Weber, Connie Sue & Mary Whetstone, Son & Spouse: Ron & Barbara Whetstone; Grandchildren & spouse: Matt (Lauran) Whetstone, Nate Whetstone (Tina Mettert), Piper (Anna) Whetstone, Scott Whetstone, Jaclyn (Joe) Weber Babcock and Julie (Alex) Weber Willey; Five great grandchildren: Joey, James, Benjamin Babcock and Elliott & Finnley Whetstone; Sister & Brother-in-law: Mary Lou & Junior Boroff; Many nephews and nieces, cousins.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents Harry & LuLu (Seewer) Whetstone and seven brothers and sisters.
Kenny retired from REA-Midwest Electric Coop after 40 plus years. He was a very active member with the United Brethren Church in Monticello and later as a lay minister/Pastor with the Victory Church in Celina, Ohio for 20 years. For the past 7 years Kenny has been an active member, advisor and supporter of the Family & Friends Association sharing his love of the Lord. Kenny enjoyed tinkering with his son late into the night on any greasy project that suited his fancy.
Graveside funeral services are scheduled to begin at 12:00 noon on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at the Spencerville Cemetery in Spencerville, OH. Pastor Bruce Ekern will officiate the services.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys, OH.
Please note that all attendees to the visitation and funeral service should observe social-distancing and wear face masks, according to guidelines recommended by the Ohio Dept. of Health.
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