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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Saturday, March 14th, 2020
Robert Francis
Robert A. "Bob" Francis of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on June 5, 1940 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Glenn and Melva (Simon) Francis. On July 29, 1990 he married Bonnie Bertke, who survives living in Celina.
He is also survived by his four children; Rick Francis and Jenni York of Houston, Julie Francis of Centerville, Scott Francis of Centerville, Jennifer (Greg) Robertson of Cincinnati, three step-children; Dewey (Kim) Lehman of Avon Park, Fl, Scott (Cherie) Lehman, Jeff (Edna) Lehman both of Celina, daughter-in-law Stephanie Hartnagel of Ft. Recovery, three grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, and six step great grandchildren, two brothers and sisters-in-law Ronald (Pat) Francis of Sidney, Randy (Denise) Francis of New Bremen and his sister and brother-in-law Marilyn (Bill) Sullivan of Beavercreek.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his step son Chris Lehman.
He graduated from Sidney-Lehman High School with the Class of 1958. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Bob owned and operated Francis Auto Sales in Sidney and Celina until he retired in 2002.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina and a member of the V.F.W. Post #5713 in Celina. He was a coin collector, loved playing bingo, enjoyed horse races, spending time with his friends at McDonald's and was a big Detroit Lions Fan.
A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, with Fr. Kenneth Schnipke C.PP.S. officiating. Burial of his remains will follow his service in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina, with Military Honors.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Celina.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Northwest Ohio Region Office, 740 Commerce Dr., Suite B Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.
Condolences may be shared with the family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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