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
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
Elizabeth 'Becky' Roop
Elizabeth "Becky" A. Roop, age 62, of Celina, OH, passed away at 11:38 am on July 13, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
She was born on December 30, 1957 in St. Marys, OH to the late George & Donna (Chiles) Cole. On June 19, 1981, she married her husband, Darrell Roop, who survives at their residence in Celina.
Becky is survived not only by her husband, Darrell, but her four loving children: Tony Cole of Celina, Drew Cole of Rockford, Amy (Kirt) Harner of Venedocia, & Levi Williams of Oregon. Elizabeth adored her grandchildren, Andrew Cole Jr., Ann-Marie Cordova, Kaitlynn Cole, Matthew Cordova, Jewel Harner, Samantha Harner, Theresa Kittle & Kristi Harner. She is also survived by six great grandchildren; siblings: Vickie (Cliff) Helms of Fostoria, Randy (Janet) Taylor of Michigan, & Jerry Taylor of Michigan; and many nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Donna Cole and two brothers, Art Taylor & Roger Taylor.
Becky was a 1976 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High and was a member of the Wapakoneta Baptist Church.
Becky devoted most of her life as a homemaker for her loving family. She truly loved everything about being a mom, she dedicated her time to making sure her family was always fed well, cooking and cooking for an army was her passion. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, needle-pointing, cross stitching and most importantly, spending time with her family.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 10:00 am-11:00 am at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial service celebrating Becky's life will be held at 11:00 am following the gathering, with Rev. Matt Overman officiating. Attendees are asked to follow social distancing and guidelines dictated by the Ohio Department of Health, due to the National Health Concerns of COVID-19.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Cisco Funeral Homes are honored to care for Becky and her family. To pay your respects and to leave online condolences and memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or visit the Cisco Funeral Homes Facebook page.
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