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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Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
Garner Derossett
Garner Derossett, age 85, of Sidney, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019 at his daughters loving residence in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born on November 4, 1934 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late McClellan and Nancy (Lafferty) Derossett. He is survived by his four daughters Peggy Jo (Charles) Mantia of Carrabelle, Fl., Debra Derossett-Savage of Sidney, Teresa (Eric) Ditmer of Sidney, Tammy DeRossett of Columbus, Kimberly Cummings of Anna, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, his sister Goldie Branham of Jackson, MI and several Nieces and Nephews.
  Garner was preceded in death by his six brothers Green Wade, William Derossett, Taulbie Derossett, Walk Derossett, Damon Derossett and his sisters Elvira Tussey, Stella Derossett, Mary Francis Mullins.
  He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys after 40 years of service. After retiring he plowed snow with Christopher Cummings and Timothy Fuller. He was a member of the Celina Moose Lodge #1473 and a member of the Celina Eagles Aerie #1291. He enjoyed Four Wheeling in Southern Ohio, playing cards, fishing and hunting with his family and friends.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the Mendon Cemetery in Mendon, Ohio.   
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday Dec. 13, 2019 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wilson Hospice at 1081 Fairington Dr., Sidney, Ohio 45365.
  Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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