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
Thursday, January 12th, 2023
Sylvia Joseph
Sylvia Kay Joseph, age 80, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2022, at The Gardens at Celina.
She was born September 16, 1942, in Lima, to the late John Edward Hardesty and Wanda Mae (Stockwell) Hardesty. Sylvia and Bevin L. Joseph were married on January 30, 1959, and he preceded her in death September 28, 1995.
She is survived by their three sons: Dewayne (Karen) Joseph of Celina, Jeff (Kelley) Joseph of Alger, and Marvin Joseph of Celina, along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers & sisters: Russ (Sharon) Hardesty, Linda Livingston, Ed (Connie) Hardesty, Nina Hardesty, Jack (Sandy) Hardesty, and Leesa (Steve) Franks, a brother-in-law, Gary Yule, and many nieces & nephews.
Preceding her in death were two sisters: Janet Wooddell and Jean Yule, and a brother-in-law, Thomas "Sonny" Livingston.
Sylvia had been employed at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford, Teleflex in Van Wert, and retired from Huffy Bicycles, where she had worked in the Wheel Room for many years. She was a former member of Celina Eagles Aerie #1291 and the Celina VFW Post #5713 Auxiliary. Sylvia was a fan of Cincinnati Bengals Football and NASCAR Auto Racing, especially Jeff Gordon. She enjoyed traveling, and loved seeing her Grandkids.
Private Funeral Services will be held, with Pastor Jim Stilwell officiating. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice or The Gardens at Celina Activity Fund.
Condolences can be expressed to Sylvia's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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