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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Thursday, September 21st, 2023
Cecelia Houseworth
Cecelia Ann Houseworth, 64, of St. Marys, OH died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday September 19, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 25,1959 in St. Marys, OH to Freeman and Rowena (Fogt) Hile. On April 10, 1982 in New Bremen, OH she married Clifton Perry Houseworth, who survives.
Also survived by: son Daniel Egbert of St. Marys, OH; daughter Stephanie Houseworth of St. Marys, OH; daughter Annie (Kevin) Falasco of St. Marys, OH; 6 grandchildren: Espn Egbert, Emmy Weiss, Noah Mouk, Lucas Falasco, Jacob Falasco, Baker Falasco; mother-in-law Phoebe Houseworth of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Freeman and Rowena Hile; father-in-law Roy Houseworth.
She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1977). She worked for many years at the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, OH. Later, she worked in the dietary department at Otterbein - St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included cooking, baking, making floral arrangements and growing tulips. More than anything else, she treasured the time that she spent with her grandchildren.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday September 23, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 4 - 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cancer Association of Auglaize Co.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Cecelia's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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