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
Mary Massengill
Mary Jane Heppeard Massengill, from Celina, Ohio, passed away July 12 at 4:30 a.m. at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, from complications of a recent surgery.
Mary was born on December 21, 1943, in Celina, to the late Robert and Wilma Heppeard.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jodi Heppeard Hughes.
She is survived by her 2 sons: Lester Vernon Colson of Pontotoc, Mississippi and Robert Colson of Celina, her 4 grandchildren: Kaylea Beougher of Lutz, Florida, Bill & Kristy Brown of St. Marys, Ohio, Richard & Summer Kupper and Sherry Kupper of Columbus, Ohio, plus 8 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers & sisters: Robert (Martha) Heppeard of Orlando, Florida, Shirley Mae (Dan) Thompson of Lucas, Ohio, and Ruth Ann (Gerald) Braun, Sandra Kay (Dan) Reichert and John Michael (Jamie) Heppeard, all of Celina.
Mary loved playing Bingo at the Mercer County Council on Aging in Celina. She also enjoyed watching movies with her friends and spending time with her family. She doted on her beloved little dog Casper, who gave her so much joy.
Mary enjoyed spending time around the water, so her family and close friends will honor her life with a private memorial service to share memories and pictures along the lake.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mercer County Council on Aging.
W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, will be in charge of funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed to Mary's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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