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
Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Robert Hone
Robert Lee "Bob" Hone, age 75, of Celina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
He was born October 10, 1944, in Celina, a son of Walter E. & Dorothy J. (Parish) Hone. Bob's parents and two of his brothers, James Grissom and Daniel Hone, preceded him in death. Bob and Kathleen Joann "Kathy" Flowers were married on October 15, 1977, and she preceded him in death April 25, 2013.
Surviving are his daughter and son: Stacy (Ryan) Fisher of Youngstown and Brian (Sarah) Hone of Newport, KY, granddaughter, Liliana Fisher, grandson, Samuel Fisher, and four brothers & sisters: Anna Welch of Las Vegas, NV, Ronald (Judy) Hone of Salisbury, NC, and Norma Jean Enyart and Richard Hone, both of Celina. A number of nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews, also survive.
Bob was a 1963 graduate of Celina High School, and served in the Army National Guard. He had worked in Celina as a mechanic at Northtown Marathon, Wolff's Tire, Art's Muffler, and retired from Kerns Chevrolet. Bob also ran his own repair shop at his home.
He attended Landfair United Methodist Church, near Celina. Bob enjoyed going to Flea Markets and Garage Sales. He loved animals, especially dogs & cats.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling Hours are 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, and an hour prior to services on Saturday, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Those attending are required to wear masks, practice social distancing as much as possible, and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences can be expressed to Bob's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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