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, October 19th, 2023
Rodney Downey
Rodney E. Downey, 78, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born on August 18, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to the late John and Ruth (Gremling) Downey. On August 9, 1970 he married Jaruwan (Ganmani) Downey and she survives at the residence in Celina.
He is also survived by his children, Barbara (Kenny) Germann, Celina and Eric (Dina) Downey, Columbus, Indiana; two grandchildren, Blake and Peyton Germann, Celina; four brothers, Joe (Lila) Downey, Celina, Jerry (Sue) Downey, Celina, Mick Downey, Celina and Ralph (Sheila) Downey, South Carolina; and a sister, Judy (Lee) Fennig, Celina.
Rodney was a 1963 graduate of Celina Senior High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He worked at Huffy Bicycle in Celina for 34 years and retired from St. Marys Trucking in St. Marys after 10 years of service. He was a member of Celina VFW Post #5713 and Celina American Legion Post #210.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Matt Overman officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm prior to the services at the funeral home. To conclude the services military rites to be conducted by Celina American Legion Post #210 and Celina VFW Post #5713.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Grand Lake Hospice, St. Marys and/or Celina American Legion Post #210 and/or Celina VFW Post #5713.
To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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