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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Thursday, June 24th, 2021
Bonnie Bensman
Bonnie R. Bensman, 84, of Mendon, OH went to be with her Lord and Savior 12:14 a.m. Wednesday June 23, 2021 at her residence, while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 9, 1936 in Celina, OH to Harry Benjamin and Ida Ruth (Deitsch) Young. On April 7, 1977 in New Bremen, OH she married Ralph W. Bensman, who survives.
Also survived by: son Gary Hook of Bull's Gap, TN; daughter Carol (Eric) Burger of Mendon, OH; daughter Debra (Rob) Stevens of New Bremen, OH; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brother John (Bonnie) Young of Rockford, OH; brother Larry (Connie) Young of Sioux City, IA; brother Tim Young of Venedocia, OH; sister Kathy Gibson of Wapakoneta, OH; sister Roberta (Mike) Sutter of Worthington, OH; sister Alberta (Paul) Siegrist of St. Henry, OH; sister -in-law Doris Young of Mendon, OH; sister-in-law Sharon Young of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Harry and Ida Young; brother Ralph Young; brother Harry "Bennie" Young; brother Steve (Martha) Young; brother Daniel (Carolyn) Young; sister Sharon (Danny) King; sister Dorothea "Jean" (Ernest) England; sister-in-law Linda Young.
Bonnie worked as a STNA for the Celina Manor Nursing Home. Her favorite pastimes included Playing BINGO, working on her computer and staying up late at night. Bonnie dearly loved her family, especially her husband, her children and all of her grandchildren. In addition, acted as a foster parent for many children throughout the years.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Saturday June 26, 2021 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Pastor Jason Boroff will officiate the services.
Visitation 1 - 3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to with Everheart Hospice Program or Cancer Association of Mercer Co.
Condolences may be expressed or memories shared with Bonnie's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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