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
Friday, January 12th, 2024
Betty Hittle
Betty L. Hittle, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on January 10, 2024 at 11:36 pm at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
She was born on October 30, 1933 in Darke County to the late Thomas and Mina (Cool) Elson.
Survivors include her children, Barbara (Rick) Emans, Mendon, Bob (Pat) Hittle, Rosehill, Ohio and Sherry Decker, Celina; ten grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Betty was also preceded in death by her children, Jerry Hittle, Michael Hittle, Linda Gheen, Diana Hittle, Bonnie Hittle, Brenda Hittle and Ron Hines; and her siblings, John Elson, Marion Elson, Russel Elson, Erie, Elson, Larry Elson, Kenneth Elson, Perry Elson and Sara Elson.
Betty retired from Huffy Bicycle in Celina after 18 years of service. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, putting together puzzles and most of all spending time with her family and friends. The Hittle family would like to thank the staff at Celina Manor and her roommate Wendy for the friendship and the excellent care they gave to Betty.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 11:00 am at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina with Pastor Randy Christian officiating; where the family will receive friends from 9:00 am - 11:00 am before the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Ansonia Cemetery in Ansonia, Ohio.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Special Olympics.
To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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