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
Saturday, October 17th, 2020
Adam Hemmelgarn
Adam Joseph Hemmelgarn, age 44, of Lakewood, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic.
He was born on June 1, 1976 in St. Marys to the late Thomas Hemmelgarn and Vickie (Kremer) Hemmelgarn of Celina.
He is also survived by his children Paije Forsthoefel of St. Marys, Anna Hemmelgarn of Celina, sisters and brothers-in-law Erin (Rob) Hein of Sunbury, and Jodi (Andy) Weisman of Celina.
He is proceeded in death by his father.
He graduated from Celina High School with the class of 1994. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1996. He formerly worked at Shinn Brothers in Celina.
Graveside Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020 in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina, with Fr. Tim McFarland Officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post #210 and the Celina V.F.W. immediately following.
Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Monday morning before his service, at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home. Attendees are required to wear masks, practice social distancing, and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County House of Hope P.O. Box 636 Celina, OH 45822.
Condolences may be shared with the Hemmelgarn Family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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