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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Friday, August 18th, 2023
Fred Heckathorn
Fred Heckathorn, age 85 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at his residence in Celina.
He was born on October 1, 1937 to the late Kenneth D. and Mary Jane (Greenwald) Heckathorn in Logansport, Indiana. On June 6, 1959, he married Merlee Sue Smoker who survives in Celina.
He is also survived by his children Robin (Kenneth) Hawkey of Louisburg, N.C., Traci Heckathorn of Van Wert, Penny (Tom) Abner of Celina, Kendra (Dacia) Turner of Gulf Breeze, F.L., nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law Penny (Dave) Scott of Clearwater, F.L., and brother and sister-in-law Jerry (Rhonda) Heckathorn of Rochester, I.N.
He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, son Brent Heckathorn, and sister-in-law Maxine Heckathorn.
Fred proudly served his country in the United States National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1969. He was a jack of all trades, owning and operating Nickel Hardware and Sears Roebuck in Celina, Grand Lake Auto Sales, and owned and managed many rental units, with his wife by his side for 64 years. He was a church trustee for the Grand Lake United Methodist Church and was very active with Cheryl Ann Schools. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Rev. Matt Overman officiating. Burial will follow in the North Grove Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post #210 and the Celina V.F.W. Post #5713.
Friends and family may call from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 20, 2023 and an hour before services on Monday at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made out to Grand Lake Hospice 1122 E. Spring St., St. Marys, Ohio 45885 or the Grand Lake United Methodist Church 119 E. Fulton St., Celina, Ohio 45822.
Condolences may be shared with the Heckathorn family online at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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