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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Friday, July 29th, 2016
Paul Bollenbacher
Paul E. Bollenbacher, age 78, of rural Rockford (Chattanooga), passed away at 6:20 A.M., Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
Born July 21, 1938 in Chattanooga, he was the son of the late Herbert F. & Esta E. (Wendel) Bollenbacher. Paul married Mary Lee (Weitz) on Oct. 2, 1960, and she preceded him in death on June 21, 1996.
He is survived by their four Children: Todd Bollenbacher of Chattanooga, Mike (Kathleen) Bollenbacher of Willshire, Mark Bollenbacher of Decatur, IN and Jill (Randy) Thomas of Celina, seven Grandchildren: Joseph Bollenbacher, Joshua Bollenbacher, Caitlin Olsen, Michelle Thomas, Emily Bollenbacher, Isaac Myer, and India Bollenbacher, and ten Great-Grandchildren. Also surviving are his Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law: Donald Weitz of Macon, GA, Jane Young of Dade City, FL, Judy (Dave) Horne of Celina and Susan (Bob) Smalley of Rockford.
He was preceded in death by a Grandson, Jonathon Lee Thomas.
Paul was a graduate of Willshire High School. He had worked for many years at International Harvester/Navistar in Fort Wayne, then transferred to the Springfield plant until his retirement.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Rockford, and had been a member of the Mercer County Harness Horseman's Assn. An avid sports fan, Paul loved horse races, watching all types of sports, fishing and hunting.
Visitation will be at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Rockford, on Monday, August 1, from 2:00-4:00 P.M., with the Funeral Service to begin at 4:00 P.M., with Pastor Mark Rutledge officiating. Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne or St. Paul's United Church of Christ.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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