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, December 19th, 2019
James Purdy
James A. Purdy, age 78 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec.17, 2019 at his residence in Celina, Ohio.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1941 in Celina, Ohio, to the late Leroy and Doris (Rhoades) Purdy. He is survived by his wife Barbara Jean (Smalley) Purdy, who lives in Celina.
Also surviving are his three children Jody Ritter and Brett Micheal of Tampa, Fl., Tim and Laurie Purdy of Orlando, Fl., Jay and Christine Purdy of Minster, seven grandchildren Ryan & Abbey Ritter, Danielle Purdy and Triston Wakely, Christopher Purdy, Cory Ritter, Freddie and Kayla Purdy, Paige Purdy and Alex Wendel and Ray Purdy. Two brothers and sister-in-law John and Gail Purdy of Palm Springs, CA., Jerry Purdy of Ft. Wayne, IN., two sisters and brother-in-law Mary Irish of Cincinnati and Sue and Tom Jacobs of Celina.
James was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law John and Jean (Aller) Smalley, son Daniel Purdy, sister-in-law Mary Kay Purdy, and his brother-in-law Keith Irish.
He graduated from Celina High School and retired from Stamco (Monarch Machine Company) after 44 years of dedicated service.
James raised his children in New Bremen and was very active in the community and with the New Bremen Athletic Boosters. When he retired, he moved to Celina and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was an avid Golfer and enjoyed playing golf with his friends at the Northmoor Golf Course
He was a member of the Celina American Legion Post #210, the Celina Moose Lodge #1473, the Celina Eagles Aerie #1291.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Mick Whistler officiating. Burial will follow in the North Grove Cemetery in Celina.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 and an hour before services at the funeral home on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Daniel Purdy Memorial Fund.
Condolences may be shared on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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