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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Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
Dale Ford Sr.
Dale Lee Ford, Sr., 64, of rural Celina, OH died 12:57 p.m. Monday April 3, 2023 at his residence.
He was born April 16, 1958 in Dayton, OH to Arnold and Julina Frances (Coleman) Ford, Sr. On April 1, 1979 in Dayton, OH he married his grade school sweetheart, Patricia Hunter, who survives.
Also survived by: son Dale (Alysha) Ford, Jr of Celina, OH; daughter Lena (Amy Kuhn) Ford of Celina, OH; 2 grandchildren: Dale Ford III and Rylie Ford; brother Arnold (Robin) Ford, Jr. of Kentucky; brother Randy Ford of Ohio.
Preceded in death by: parents Arnold and Julina Ford, Sr.; sister Kathy Ford; sister Sandy (Ernie) Little.
Mr. Ford operated a business that cut and sold firewood and also worked as a handyman. His favorite pastimes included being outdoors, collecting firearms and drinking a cold beer. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
At his request, his body will be cremated, with no services being planned.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Dale's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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