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
Wednesday, September 20th, 2023
Diana Grile
Diana L. Grile, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Rita Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born on September 2, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Floyd and Jean (Hoskins) VanTrees.
In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Grile, Jr., whom she married on July 2, 1977, and passed away on July 11, 2007; and her grandsons, Mark Grile and Tristan Fullenkamp.
Diana is survived by her children, Douglas (Kathy) Grile of Fort Recovery, and Denise (James) Hyatt of St. Henry; her grandchildren, Desire (Travis) Ballard of Portland, Douglas Grile of Portland, Kayla Fullenkamp of Fort Recovery, and Brandon Fullenkamp of St. Henry; her step grandchildren, Heather Caughlin of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Tiffany Sparks of Union City, Indiana, and Caden Hyatt of Celina; 6 great grandchildren; and her siblings, Greg (Angel) VanTrees of Celina, Donna VanTrees of Tiffin, Ohio, and Mark VanTrees of Fort Recovery.
Diana was a 1965 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. She continued her education at the Indiana Business College where she earned her associate degree. Diana worked for Huffy Bicycle in Celina in administration until they closed. She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Celina, the Fort Recovery VFW, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Diana was also a member of the Fort Recovery Zoning Board. In her free time, Diana enjoyed baking, doing cross stitch, gardening, and riding her beloved trike motorcycle.
A celebration of Diana's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, with Pastor Troy Drayer officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Guests may visit with Diana's family on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 2831 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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