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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Thursday, October 18th, 2018
James Welker
James H. Welker, 68, of Celina, OH died 7:13 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.
He was born March 6, 1950 in Celina, OH to Arthur "Bud" and Loa (Brookhart) Welker.
He is survived by: daughter Tessa (Larry) Ice of Dry Ridge, KY; granddaughter Hayle Post of Dry Ridge, KY; granddaughter Lynette of Celina, OH; sister Becky (Jerry) Steinke of Waynesfield, OH; significant other Susan Haselius of Celina, OH; nieces.
Preceded in death by: parents Arthur "Bud" and Loa Welker.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1968). A professional driver, he worked for Case Carriage in Celina, OH and St. Marys Trucking Co., prior to becoming disabled in a semi-truck accident in 1999.
He was a member of VFW Post #5713 auxiliary in Celina and Sons of the American Legion Post #323 in St. Marys.
Animals held a special place in his heart. Jim served as president of Animal Resource Foundation for many years, resulting in countless pets being placed with loving, adoptive families. He will be remembered for his benevolent spirit and willingness to help others in need.
Rites are scheduled to begin 12:00 noon Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Visitation 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Saturday.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Animal Resource Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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