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, March 11th, 2011
Phyllis J. Freewalt
Phyllis J. Freewalt, 65, Celina, died at 6:02 a.m. March 10, 2011, at the Gardens of Celina.
She was born May 27, 1945, in Celina to LeRoy and Bessie Sealscott Trisel. On Sept. 28, 1974, she married Edward L. Freewalt, who survives.
Also surviving is a sister, Carolyn (Leroy) Broeker, Coldwater; and a sister-in-law, Linda Lanzen, Sarasota, Fla.
She was a 1963 graduate of Celina High School and Wright State University with a degree in sales and marketing. She worked in management for 25 years at the former Huffy Bicycle Corporation. She helped operate the Chateau Manor and Edwards Manor Apartments for several years. She was an antique dealer and sales representative for both Heidelberg Distributors and Tastemore Snacks. She helped publish and distribute the "Home Preview" real estate magazine in a seven-county area. She also worked at Walmart in Celina. She was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina.
Private funeral services and burial will be held.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Miller -Long & Folk Funeral Home in St. Marys.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.