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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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Dale Zizelman
Dale "Sam" Zizelman, 95, of Rockford, Ohio died Sunday, October 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born March 13, 1930 and was the son of the late Albert and Thelma (Webb) Zizelman. On June 30, 1951 Sam married the former Lucille Felver, who preceded him in death on November 30, 2023.
He graduated from Rockford High School in 1948. Sam went on to serve in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the Army, he worked as a warehouse manager at Stokley's for fourteen years, then as a group leader at Huffy's for four years. Sam went on to become the warehouse manager at Fremont Company (formerly Sharp Canning Company) for over twenty-six years. Sam was also a member of the Rockford United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Mark Alan (Kathy) Zizelman of Celina, Ohio; a daughter, Vicki (Barry) Clay of Celina, Ohio; a brother, Robert (Elaine) Zizelman of Mendon, Ohio; five grandchildren, Ryan Clay of Rockford, Ohio, Brent (Nikki) Clay of Celina, Ohio, Melissa (Lucus) Minnich of Rockford, Ohio, Corey (Garratt) Zizelman of Columbus, Ohio, and Kyle (Julie) Zizelman of Washington State; and eleven great grandchildren, Camdyn, Cooper, Makynlie, Maylie, Holden, Hudsen, Sienna, Kruz, Taylor, Trevor, Adeline, and Xander.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Lucille, Sam was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Dale Zizelman, and a brother, Albert Zizelman, Jr.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Tuesday November 4, 2025 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882 with Pastor Bill Halter officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, 3133 US Route 33, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am Tuesday November 4, 2025, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in Sam's memory may be made to Everheart Hospice, 1350 North Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.
Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
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