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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Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
Charles 'Butch' Zizelman
Charles J. "Butch" Zizelman, age 76, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence in Celina.
He was born on Sept. 2, 1944 in Mercer County, Ohio to the late Charles H. and Zelma (Shupp) Zizelman.
He is survived by sister Juanita Matthews of Neptune, Betty Sites of Celina and Patty Wilson of Celina and several Nieces and Nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Catherine "Kate" Rickard and Louise Spindler, brother Eugene "Gene" Zizelman, and his brothers-in-law Junior Rickard, Paul Spindler, John Sites and Dallas Coats.
Butch graduated from Parkway High School in 1962. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church Hopewell Township, Rockford Eagles and a Life Member of the NRA. Butch was a farmer his entire life and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Graveside Memorial Services will be held at a later date, in the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, with Vicar Adam Poe officiating.
His arrangements are in the care of the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be shared with the Zizelman family at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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