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, May 28th, 2022
Darrell Willrath
Darrell D. Willrath, age 74, of Celina, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.
He was born November 9, 1947, in Celina, to the late Urban and Marie (Soerhoff) Willrath.
Darrell and Nancy Behm were married on October 17, 1970, and she survives, along with their sons: Chad (Traci) Willrath and Scott (Brooke) Willrath of Celina, six grandchildren: Kyle, Ashley, Rianne, Chase, Torrance and Taryn, two great grandchildren, his brother, Larry Willrath of Yukon, OK, sister-in-law, Sylvia (Stan) Gage of Cutler, OH, brother-in-law: Denis (Chris) Behm of Loveland, OH, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceding him in death was a sister-in-law, Paula Willrath.
  Darrell was a 1966 Celina High School graduate. He served with the U.S. Army from 1967-1969, and was stationed in Vietnam from 1968-1969. Darrell was an Army Maintenance Crew Chief with the 183rd Reconnaissance Airplane Company. From 1970 through 1996, Darrell served as a Firefighter and EMT with the Celina Fire Department. After his service with the Fire Department, Darrell worked in maintenance at the Mercer County Courthouse, where he retired after several years. Darrell was a board member with the Mercer County Veterans Service Commission for 10 years. He was a member of VFW Post #5713, American Legion Post #210, Eagles Aerie #1291, and Moose Lodge #1473, in Celina. One of his favorite pastimes was working as a photographer at Eldora and Winchester Speedways. Most of all, Darrell really enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, and taking care of his yard.
Private Graveside Services will be held at Buck Cemetery, near Celina, with Rev. Richard VanHorn presiding. There will be Military Rites conducted by members of Celina VFW Post #5713 and American Legion Post #210. His grandchildren will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
  A Public Celebration of Life to honor Darrell will be held at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Celina Fire Department.
Condolences can be expressed to the Willrath family at www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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