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
Monday, July 20th, 2020
David LaRoche
David LaRoche, age 87 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born on December 29, 1932 in Miller City, Ohio to the late Franklin and Leah (Roth) LaRoche. He married his first wife Melba Sue Adam on May 6, 1956 and she proceeded him in death August 14, 1982.
On April 2, 1983 he married Barbara Hawkey, who survives, residing in Celina. Also surviving are his children; Cathy (Rick) Rupert of Pandora, Steven David (Deanna Ray) LaRoche of Dayton, Laura (John) Stephens of Pemberville, Beth (Brent) Chambers of Columbus, his brother Dawn (Sandi) LaRoche of Largo, Fl, his sister Sandy Martin of Spokane, WA, four grandchildren, and two great grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Leah LaRoche, daughter Sue Elaine LaRoche, a grandson David Steinbrunner, his brother Richard (Helen) LaRoche, and sisters Marjorie (Felix) Fuentes, Florence (Verdon) Leedy and Kathryn (Matthew) Saum.
David went to school at Liberty Benton. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, as a Corporal from 1953 Until 1955 and was stationed in Germany. He retired from the Ohio Department of Wildlife after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Celina Masonic Lodge #241 F&AM. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting. He loved being with his family, and always had time for morning coffee and conversation with friends.
Private family graveside services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the North Grove Cemetery in Celina, with Rev. David Gordon officiating. Military Honors will be performed by the Celina American Legion Post #210 and the Celina V.F.W. Post #5713. David's services have been entrusted to the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montezuma United Methodist Church, 70 S. High St. Montezuma, Ohio 45866 or to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation 1300 E. Ninth St. Cleveland, Ohio 44114.
Condolences may be shared with the LaRoche family at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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