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, January 11th, 2017
Judy Lesse
Judy Arlene Lesse died January 6, 2017 at her residence in Celina, OH.
She was born March 8, 1935 in Ajalune, WA, the daughter of Alfred and Lovie (Belcher) Blankenship.
She is survived by: Son, Daniel (Melissa) Lesse of Mora, NM; Son, Paul (Dawn) Lesse of New Albany, IN; Daughter, Lois (W. Thomas) Massalsky of Celina, OH; Daughter, Leah Wing of Celina, OH; Daughter, Ruth (Jeff) Proctor of Canal Winchester, OH; 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; Brother, Brien (Jan) Blankenship of Medford, OR.
She was preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Lovie Blankenship; by her husband, Theodore Max Lesse; son, David Max Lesse; brothers, Clint and Rex Blankenship and a sister, Lorene VanDoren.
She raised her children in southern Indiana and spent the majority of her retirement in Cortez, CO. In 2014 she moved to be near her three daughters.
Private family services were held.
The family will host a celebration of life on March 8, 2017 in Celina, OH. Family and friends will host a Celebration of Life in Cortez, CO at a later date.
Arrangements were handled by Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys, OH.
Condolences may be expressed to her family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.