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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Saturday, May 20th, 2017
Helen Henkle
Helen J. Henkle, age 86, of Celina, passed away Thursday
evening, May 18, 2017 at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.
Born in Mercer County on November 9, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Forest &Cuba Loree (Kugel) Kittle. Helen married Robert Dean Henkle on June 11, 1955 and he preceded her in death on March 5, 1980.
Surviving are two daughters, Ellen (Dean) Griesdorn of Coldwater and Rose Kremer (Brian Skinner) of Bluffton, IN, four grandchildren: Ashley Hendricks, Amber & Alison Griesdorn and Blake Kremer, and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Mary Ann Kittle of Celina, sister-in-law, Martha Lou Kittle of Celina, brother-in-law, Phil Fishbaugh of Spencerville, and a number of nieces & nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by seven brothers & sisters: Virginia (John) Zumberge, Elmer "Pete" (Ruth) Kittle, Leonard "Kelly" Kittle, Blanche (James) Andres, Geraldine "Geri" Fishbaugh, Murrel "Charlie" Kittle and Carolyn (Eugene) Sloan.
Helen had worked as a cook for many years at restaurants and facilities in the Celina area. A member of Erastus United Methodist Church, rural Celina, Helen had been active in their women's group. Her favorite pastimes were fishing, cooking and sewing.
Private graveside services will be held for the family at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Laurels of Shane Hill Activities Fund.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com
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