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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Monday, September 16th, 2013
Selena Leist
Selena Leist, 94, Celina, died at 5:25 a.m. Sept. 13, 2013, at The Gardens, Celina.
She was born July 3, 1919, in Morgan County, Ky., to Harim and Phinetta Lykins Walters. On Aug. 30, 1942, she married the Rev. Earl Leist, who died Aug. 19, 1993.
Surviving are three sons, E. Randolph (Kathleen) Leist, West Chester, James W. (Sandra) Leist, Celina, and Kenneth G. (Julie) Leist, Graytown; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
She was a retired surgical nurse, having worked for Grant Hospital, Columbus, and Findlay Hospital. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Elliston Zion United Methodist Church, Elliston, the Rev. Larry Keeler officiating.
Calling is 9:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorial donations may be given to the Rev. Earl and Selena Leist Scholarship Fund or State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater.
Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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