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
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
LaRae Dorsten
LaRae Marie Dorsten, 23, formerly of Celina, OH died Sunday October 11, 2015 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL.
She was born January 29, 1992 in St. Marys, OH to Terry "Beanie" and Heather (Branson) Dorsten. Her father preceded her in death.
Survivors include: mother Heather (Robert Kennedy) Dorsten of Celina, OH; sister Paige Dorsten of West Palm Beach, FL; brother Aric Gallimore of Celina, OH; grandparents: Ronald "Bud" and Millie Dorsten of Wapakoneta, OH; Joe Branson of Sebring, FL; Janice (Steve) Miller of Wapakoneta, OH; step-grandmother Theresa Branson of Celina, OH; special aunt Carla (Michael) Yudhishthu; numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was a graduate of Celina Sr. High School (Class of 2010). An accomplished athlete for the "Bulldogs," she earned 10 varsity letters. She achieved all-league status in swimming, track and cross-country and all-state in swimming.
She was currently employed as a waitress for Red Robin Restaurant.
Her favorite pastimes included swimming, running, reading and listening to music.
LaRae will be remembered for her infectious laughter and radiant smile. She was passionate in her desire to help those in the addiction recovery community.
Rites are scheduled to begin 1:30 p.m. Sunday October 18, 2015 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina, OH, with the Rev. Matt Reynolds, officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 1 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a fund established for her brother's education.
Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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