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, July 29th, 2023
James Birt
James R. Birt age 96 of Celina, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home in Celina.
He was born on July 30, 1926 to the late Russell & Alvina (Kremelbeck) Birt. On December 12, 1945 he married his high school sweetheart, Rita (Schell) Birt and she survives in Celina.
He is also survived by his children, Larry Birt of Celina, Beverly & Joe Sutter of Kingman, Arizona, Deborah & Bruce Campbell of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Vickie Hottes & David Conn of Vancouver, Canada, and Sandy & the late Steve Sutter of Celina. Grandchildren, Jason Sutter, Amy Moody, Amanda Moffitt, David Bruns, Shawn Sutter, Jennifer Tuggle, Travis Salway, Billie Jo Hiles and April Braun; 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Myra Weddle of Rockford, and a sister-in-law, Doris Birt of St. Henry.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Steve Sutter, a brother, Robert Birt, and a brother-in-law, Ronald Weddle.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII. He was a former member of the Irish Settlement Church. He was retired from Pet Milk Co. and his own company, Ace Radiator Repair. Jim was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW and American Legion.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater Condolences can be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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