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
Tuesday, October 24th, 2017
Joanne Bowen
Joanne J. Bowen, age 74, of Celina, Ohio went to her heavenly home on October 20, 2017.
She was born on March 20, 1943 in Rockford, Ohio to the late Joseph & Anne (Broz) Provci. On February 24, 1962, she married James Bowen, who died November 3, 1978.
She is also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Norma "Sam" & Stanley Morden.
Survivors include her two daughters Kimberley & Michael Adams and Kristin & Mark Huelsman, two grandchildren Brayton Adams and Brecken Adams, and her brother Gerald Provci, all of Celina.
She was employed at the former Mersman Brothers, then worked for Celina City Schools, and Walmart in Celina. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, volunteer at the I. C. School cafeteria, member of the Prayer Chain, and former CCD teacher.
She enjoyed following the Cleveland Browns and Indians, as well as the Celina Bulldogs. Her greatest pleasure came from being Nana to her two grandsons, who truly were her pride and joy. She cared deeply for her family and many friends and never met a stranger.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, with Fr. Kenneth Schnipke, C.PP. S., officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2017 and 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial contributions may be made to the I. C. Endowment Fund. Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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