Darlene Watson

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.

Saturday, September 9th, 2017

Darlene Watson

Darlene Watson, age 55 of Groveport, Ohio passed away on Wednesday Sept. 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 28, 1962, in Hindman, Ky to Earl Watson, who preceded her in death and Genevieve (Thacker) Watson, who survives in Celina.

Also surviving are her sister Earlene Wolfe, brothers & sister-in-law Ronnie Watson, Jeff & Kelli Watson all of Celina. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews Aaron and Danielle Wolfe, Andrea and Jeremy Cable, Brittany Schwarck and Nantan Heppeard, Keaton Watson, Grant Watson and several great nieces and great nephews Amelia Wolfe, Joslyn Cable, Harper Cable, Braxton Cable, Mila Heppeard and Ivy Heppeard.

Darlene graduated in 1980 from Celina High School and received her Bachelor's in Computer Programming from Miami University, then received her Master's Degree and was currently working for the Defense Contract Management Agency in Columbus. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping and gardening.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Sept. 11, 2017 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral home in Celina, with Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery in Celina. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 10, 2017 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County P.O. Box 624, Celina, Ohio 45822. Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.

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