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
Tuesday, September 7th, 2021
Benjamen Ott
Benjamen P. Ott, 66, of Celina, OH died 10:22 a.m. Wednesday August 4, 2021 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born September 11, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Kenneth and Dawn (Devlin) Ott. On October 3, 2003 in Celina, OH he married Heather Nicole Kneuss, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Crystal Ott of Kalamazoo, MI, Cassandra Ott of Torch Lake, MI, and Bailey Ott of Chandler, AZ; a step-daughter, Araleigh (Joshua) Stockslager of Ft. Wayne, IN; a step-son, Zarek (Hannah) Kneuss of Tucson, AZ; two half-brothers, Brett Boyd of Mishawaka, IN, and Brian (Marlene) Boyd of Grand Rapids, MI; and four grandchildren, Shawn, Kierra, Adelia and Khalil.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Dawn Ott; half-sister Jill Fitzner; half-brother Scott Arthur Woods; and step-son Ashton Smith.
He received a degree in computer science from Spokane Falls Community College. He was employed as a machinist for Crown Equipment Corp. in Celina, OH.
He was a member of Grace Missionary Church in Celina, OH. Benjamen was an amateur radio enthusiast, using the call sign of "KD8BRU."
Rites are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday September 11, 2021 at the Grace Missionary Church 510 Portland Street in Celina, OH. The Rev. Steve Howell and the Rev. Shawn Harrison will co-officiate the services.
Visitation is one hour prior to services at the church.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Benjamen's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
Memorial contributions may be directed to his family to assist with final expenses.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys, OH.
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