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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Friday, February 12th, 2021
Ralph Link
Ralph J. Link of Celina, passed away at the age of 80, at 4:00 am on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Port Charlotte, Florida.
He was born on September 3, 1940 in Mercer County to the late Leo & Loretta (Bertke) Link. On November 21, 1970 he married Helen Jean Steen and she preceded him in death.
Ralph is survived by a daughter, Rajean (Ron) Hedrick; two granddaughters, Megan (Nate Massie) Hedrick and Jillian Hedrick; three sisters, Mary (Hap) Sercu, Patricia Harrington and Karen (John) Puthoff; a brother, Ron Link; and a sister-in-law, Carolyn (Jim) Kohlrieser.
He is also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Link; and a sister, Linda Knox.
After graduating from Celina High School in 1960, Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. He retired from Huffy Bicycle Company after thirty-three years of employment. He was a life member of the Celina VFW Post #5713, a member of the American Legion Post #210 in Celina, the Celina Eagles Post #1291 and the Celina Moose Lodge #1473. Ralph was an avid fisherman, he loved to go to Alaska and Canada with his friends. His friends and family have heard many a fishing tales of the "one that got away." He loved to travel and see the world. He loved Casino's and earned the nickname "Lucky Link"
Private services will be held. Interment will take place in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Celina Color Guard in Ralph's name.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Ralph and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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