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
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
Julia Billenstein
Julia M. Billenstein age 92, of Versailles passed away at 12:45 PM on Monday, October 26, 2020, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville from natural causes.
Julia was born July 12, 1928, in Shelby County to the late Albert & Florence (DeLaet) Glynn.
In addition to her parents, Julia was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Billenstein on May 13, 1991, whom she married April 25, 1950; son, Kenneth A. Billenstein; sisters & brothers-in-law, Kathryn & Irvin Monnin, Naomi & Paul Benanzer, twin sister Janet & Cletus Schmiesing and Rose & Paul Cordonnier; and brothers & sisters-in-law, Robert & Hilda Glynn and Lawrence "Joe" & Helen Glynn.
Julia is survived by her children, Jacquie Billenstein of Versailles, Thomas & Kathy Billenstein of Greenville, James & Janet Billenstein of Versailles and Gary & Shirley Billenstein of Versailles; grandchildren, Charles & Sarah Billenstein, Terry Billenstein, Angie & Rod Furr, Scott & Tricia Lamb, Tim & Shannon Billenstein, Jody Billenstein, Staci & Dennis Boyd, Steve Bey & Billie Platfoot, John & Amy Bey, Eric Hemmelgarn, Nicole Mora & Cody Homan, Devin Billenstein and Missy & Jason Clem; 24 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Julia retired from Weaver Bros. in Versailles in 1990 with 30 years of service. Julia also worked the election polls for numerous years. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star, St. Ann's Sodality of the Church and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in North Star. Julia enjoyed playing cards, bowling and spending time with her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star with Rev. Fr. David G. Howard celebrant. Burial will follow in Brock Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Darke County or the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
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