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, October 12th, 2021
Ronald Rife
Ronald "Roscoe" E. Rife, age 76, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 10, 2021.
He was born May 13, 1945 in Peru, Indiana to the late Paul and Esther (Young) Rife. On August 19, 1967 he married Suzie (McKenzie) Rife and she survives at the residence.
Other survivors include a son, Scott (Shonda) Rife, Celina; a daughter, Wendy (Dave) Bell, Riverside, California; two brothers, Allan (Carol) Rife, Jeffersonville, Indiana and Randy (Lisa) Rife, Franklin, Tennessee; a sister, Melody (Frank) Reeves, Indianapolis, Indiana; four grandchildren, Krista, Ryan, Logan and Saria; and two great grandchildren, Zander and Treniti.
Ronald was a 1963 graduate of Silver Lake High School in Silver Lake, Indiana and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in mathematics at Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana and a Master's Degree in mathematics at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. In 1969 he began working as a professor in mathematics at Wright State Lake Campus and retire after 32 years of service.
While working at Wright State Lake Campus Ron helped start the men's basketball program and served as the Athletic Director for many years. He was also active in Grand Lake United Methodist Church's Appalachian Service Project. During retirement he enjoyed traveling, bowling and spending time with his family and friends. Ron was a member of Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina.
Memorial services will be held at Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Jeff Combs officiating; where the family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm prior to the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and/or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Ronald 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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