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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Saturday, March 6th, 2021
Jimmy Craft
Jimmy O. Craft, age 64, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on January 29, 1957 in Albany, Kentucky to the late William "Bill" and Pauline (Ferguson) Craft. On February 27, 1999 he married Connie (Ahlden) Craft and she survives at the residence.
Other survivors include three daughters, Brandy Rheinhart, Montpelier, Indiana, Casey (Tim) Shellabarger, Berne, Indiana and Jamie (Dave) Wallace, Celina; a stepson, Jeremy (Jamie) Elson, Illinois; three sisters Martha (Roger) Parelius, Illinois, Lois (David) Gause, Rockford and Pam (Ryan) Davis, Monticello, Kentucky; a brother, Dale Craft, Illinois; nine grandchildren; and his loving dog, Brody.
Jimmy is also preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Craft - Terry Craft - Billy Craft.
He was a 1975 graduate of Bluffton High School in Bluffton, Indiana. He retired after being a general contractor for many years.
Jimmy was a member of Chatt United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, Ohio and Willshire 667 Masonic Lodge. He had many hobbies but he especially enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and spending time with family and friends.
Graveside services will begin at 12:30 pm on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina with Rev. Matt Overman officiating.
Attendees are required to follow social distancing and guidelines dictated by the Ohio Department of Health, due to the national concerns of COVID-19.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Protection League of Mercer County.
Cisco Funeral Homes are honored to care for Jimmy and his family. To pay your respects or leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or visit Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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