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
Saturday, March 5th, 2016
Anna Belna
Anna (Karafit) Belna, age 95, of Sandusky, Ohio and formerly of Celina, passed away at 11:47 a.m. on Thursday March 3, 2016 at the Portland Place in Sandusky, Ohio.
She was born on July 20, 1920 in Celina, Ohio to John & Apolona (Gajos) Karafit, who preceded her in death. Her sister Elizabeth Kozumplik and brothers Steve Karafit and Frank Karafit and daughter-in-law Georgiana Belna, also preceded her in death.
Anna was survived by her her children Michael John Belna of DeLand, Fla., Constance Suzanne Belna of Columbus, Charles & Christine Belna of Sandusky, Joseph & Michelle Belna of Raleigh, N.C., Nancy & Je'Nette Hill of Columbus, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Anna was a former member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina and very active with the Ladies Altar Sodality at the Church. She was formerly employed at the Empire Restaurant, having prepared food in the Commissary. She was also involved at the Agricultural Offices of Mercer County, the Homemakers Club and Circle of Friends Club. Anna loved her gardening and spending time with her friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Fr. Kenneth G. Alt C.PP.S. officiating. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina.
Friends may call from 11-1 at the funeral home on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Heartland Hospice of Fremont, Ohio.
Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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