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
Tuesday, November 7th, 2023
Dale Lehman
Dale R. Lehman, age 68 of Van Wert, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his residence in Van Wert.
He was born on July 28, 1955 to the late Floyd and Clarabelle (Kemler) Lehman in Van Wert. On August 28, 1976, he married Renee (Wilder) Lehman who precedes him in death. On June 7, 2008, he married Judy (Monroe) Lehman who survives in Van Wert.
He is survived by his daughters Casie (Hick) Allen of Celina, Abby (Justin) Rhodes of Celina, step daughters Malinda Mackie of Van Wert, Audrey (Matt) Longstreth of Florida, Abby Voors of Van Wert, step son Terry (Grace) Mackie of Continental, eight grandchildren Paiton, Laina, Madison, Jorgia, Jaykob, Jayce, Mason, Harper, and brother Dana (Balinda) Lehman of South Carolina.
He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Clarabelle (Kemler) Lehman, and brother Gary Lehman.
Dale graduated from Lincolnview High School with the class of 1973. He was formerly employed at Huffy's for 20 years and finished his working career as an electrician. He enjoyed horseback riding, riding his motorcycle, outdoor activities, NASCAR, watching his grandkids sporting events, and working outside.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Owens officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in the Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Friends and family may call from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made out to CHP Home Car & Hospice 1159 Westwood Dr., Van Wert, OH 45891.
Condolences may be shared with the Lehman family at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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