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
Saturday, April 15th, 2023
Richard Deere
Richard Howard Deere, age 70 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Mercer County Community Hospital.
He was born on Feb. 13, 1953 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Robert E. & Betty Louise (Coil) Deere. On June 8, 1974, he married Kim Nguyen, who survives living in Celina.
He is also survived by his children Linda (Daniel) Piercy of Columbus, Michael (Amanda) Deere of Columbus, Steven (Emily) Deere of Celina, four grandchildren Karina, Hudson, Cheyenne, and Charlotte. His brother Terry (Denise) Deere of Oxford, sisters Carolyn (Bill) Smith of Celina and Sandy Slusser of Decatur, IN.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Robin Slusser.
He was a 1971 graduate from Urbana High School. Proudly served his country in the United States Army Until 1974. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Design from the Wright State University. Richard was a graphic designer for Huffy's Bicycle in Celina until 1998.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the North Grove Cemetery in Celina, with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post #210 and the V. F. W. Post #5713 of Celina.
Family and friends may call from 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. on Monday at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home.
Condolences may be shared with the Deere Family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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