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, May 15th, 2025
Erma Maxwell
Erma Jean Maxwell, age 86, of Celina, passed away peacefully, and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, May 13, 2025.
She was born January 8, 1939, in Milford, Ohio, the daughter of Orin & Dorothy Hammer.     Erma and Alfred T. Maxwell Sr. were married on October 15, 1955, and he survives, along with their 3 sons: Alfred "Ted" Maxwell Jr. and David Maxwell of Celina, and Douglas Maxwell of New Concord, Ohio,6 grandchildren: Tammy Miller, Cindy Maxwell, Kristy Maxwell, Carolann Dennis, Kati Shamsho, and Cody Maxwell, 11 great grandchildren, 2 brothers: Roger and Steve Hammer, and Dog: Buddy, her protector.
She was preceded in death by a sister and 3 brothers: Joanne Brown, and John, Don, and Pete Hammer, and daughter-in-law: Racinda Maxwell.
Erma had been a Homemaker, and was Mother Hen to her family. She was a kind and loving person, who would give anything she had to help someone. Erma could put together her own recipes, and could make something out of nothing. She took care of the kids, cats, and all the family Holidays.
Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday, May 19, with Funeral Services to follow at 1:00, Pastor Kyle Houts, officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Condolences can be expressed to the Maxwell family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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