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
Saturday, March 9th, 2019
Karen Kohnen
Karen Marie Kohnen, age 53, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at her residence with her family.
She was born on August 29, 1965 in Celina, Ohio, to the late Donald and Carla (Miller) Rasawehr. On February 14, 2016 she married Ronald L. Kohnen, who lives in Celina.
Also surviving are her children; Beth Link of Celina, son Drew Springer of Wapakoneta, two step children Seth (Amanda) Kohnen of Celina, Jaime (Kurt) Bergman of Rossburg, nine grandchildren; Gavin Hay, Karly Platfoot, Willamina Platfoot, Brody Link, Micah Kohnen, Maylee Kohnen, Sarah Bergman, Ruth Bergman, Isaiah Bergman, sisters and brothers-in-law Amy Clifford of Celina, Lori Rasawehr of St. Marys, Julie (Scott) Bruggeman of Celina, brother and sister-in law Donald (Amy) Rasawehr of Van Wert and her grandfather Jay Miller of Celina.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Virginia Miller, and her son Damon Springer.
Karen graduated from the Celina High School with the Class of 1983 and then attended Lima Tech. She was employed at Mercer Health. She was a Life Member of the Celina V.F.W. Post #5713 Auxiliary.
A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Lord's Abounding Grace Church in Celina, with Rev. Rick Brosher officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice 230 W. Main St. Coldwater, Ohio 45828 or The MED Foundation of Mercer Health 800 W. Main St. Coldwater, Ohio 45828.
Condolences may be shared on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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