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, May 22nd, 2015
Benito Rodriguez
Benito Rodriguez, 81, passed away at his home in Montezuma, OH, on May 20, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
He was born on January 21, 1934 in Crystal City, Texas, to Benito Jr. and Enriqueta (Sausedo) Rodriguez, both preceded him in death. He married Patsy Gibson on March 5, 1955, they were together for 60 years and she survives in Montezuma.
Other survivors include two sons, Mark (Margaret) Rodriguez, Austin, TX and Phillip (Claire) Rodriguez, El Paso, TX; a brother, Jim Rodriguez, Celina, OH; two sisters, Carmen Voskuhl, Jasper, TX and Rosie (Kato) Briones, Fort Wayne, IN; a granddaughter, Tracy (Scott) Rodriguez Michaelis, Sylvania, OH; and two great grandchildren, Isaiah and Isabella.
He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, John "Lalo", and Ray Rodriguez.
Benito was a 1952 graduate of IC Catholic High School, Celina. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War era. He retired from New Idea, Coldwater, OH after 25 years of service.
He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, OH. Benito was an inspiration and had a positive impact on so many lives. He was loved by so many.
Visitation hours will be from 2-5 P.M., Sunday, May 24, 2015 and 9-10 A.M. on Monday in Cisco Funeral Home, Celina; to conclude the visitation on Sunday, military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post 210 and Celina VFW Post 5713.
Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:30 AM on Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, OH, with Rev. Alfons Minja, C.PP.S. officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina, OH.
Our family gives a special thanks to State of the Heart Hospice for the support and care they gave Benito and Patsy.
Contributions can be made to St. Anthony Indian Mission, P.O. Box 486, Zuni, New Mexico 87327-0486.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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